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5 <br /> the Comprehensive Plan, and regularly reviews progress toward the Land Use <br /> Plan 2050 progress (Goal 1, Objective 5). <br /> • The PRC reviews, as needed, site plans for major subdivision applications in <br /> the county's jurisdiction and as needed makes recommendations on potential <br /> land dedication for parks and open space. (Goal 5) <br /> • The Council reviews plans and advises on new park construction and openings <br /> (such as Blackwood Farm Park, Hollow Rock Nature Park), and participates in <br /> park master planning efforts such as the recent Perry Hills MiniPark. (Goal 6) <br /> 6. Describe any collaboration between this board/commission and other boards and <br /> commissions. <br /> Some members of the PRC also sit on other advisory boards, such as the <br /> Commission for the Environment and the New Hope Creek Corridor Advisory <br /> Board. The Council also has a member on the Intergovernmental Parks Work <br /> Group and has in the past met with and shared information with the Board of <br /> Health on opportunities for linking healthy lifestyles and parks. The PRC <br /> biennially meets with its sister advisory boards in the three towns, with the next <br /> session projected to occur in 2026. The Council has also advised and reviewed <br /> information from the Historic Preservation Commission, Orange County <br /> Sportsplex, the Town of Hillsborough, Fairview Community Watch, the <br /> Occoneechee Tribal Council and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (River <br /> Park), among others. <br /> 7. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2026 that are <br /> related to the Orange County Strategic Plan. General information about the Strategic <br /> Plan is available here. If applicable, please list any fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff <br /> time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities. <br /> • The Council will be informed on and begin the process of review and <br /> preliminary discussion for the scheduled 2029 replacement of the Central <br /> Recreation Center. (Strategic Plan Goal 2.8) <br /> • The PRC reviewed proposed master plan revisions for the next phase of <br /> Blackwood Farm Park and plans to provide continued advice and <br /> feedback as construction plans proceed. The Council would also like to <br /> see native planting and pollinator friendly habitat efforts accompany this <br /> initiative. (Strategic Plan Goal 1.7 and 2.8) <br /> • The PRC plans to continue promoting activities toward trail planning and <br /> development and advise on the efforts with the "Great Trails State <br /> Coalition," of which the County is a member. The Council would like to <br /> sponsor quarterly or semiannual public hikes at our parks. Continued <br /> review and advice on the Mountains to Sea Trail progress, along with the <br /> 2026 Nature of Orange photography contest, is projected. (Strategic Plan <br /> Goal 2.8) <br /> • Promote shared usage of facilities between the County and the Orange <br /> County Schools (Strategic Plan Goal 5.1) <br />