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1 ~"i <br />There is some discrepancies between the tables and graphs. For example, in table B2i, Johnston and Lee <br />counties are left out while they are shown in table B2g. <br />p. B2-7, Figure B2j, Municipal Density Percentages, 2005 <br />The title is confusing since the chart does not have anything to do with density. Instead of "Municipal <br />Density Percentages," it should say "Municipal Land Area Percentages". <br />p. B3-1, Hovsing Section 83.2, 2^d Bullet HIGHLIGHTS <br />Clarify what the 9-fold increase in housing costs is compared to: the entire US or state of NC? <br />p. 83-2, Housing Section B3.2, 2^d to last bullet HIGHLIGHTS <br />Clarify what type of housing the "average rents" apply to. From looking at the charts later on, this <br />statement refers to apartments, although it is not clear the size of the apartments (bedrooms baths). <br />p. B3-2, Table 63a, Orange Covnty Housing Profile, 2000 <br />This chart shows the median contract rent although the summary for the section mentions the average <br />contract rent. Can these be made more consistent? <br />p. B3-10, Table Bap, Orange Covnhr Availability of Three Bedroom Apartments by <br />Median Income <br />It would be useful if this chart included another row that showed what the affordable level for each <br />income group would be. Chart B3m for the single family housing indicates what the affordable price is <br />and a similar value would be useful for the 3-bedroom apartments. <br />p.B4-3, Table Bob (Regional Income Comparisons, 1970-2000) <br />Since the comparison to be made in this table is how Orange County compares to other counties in the <br />region, counties should be listed horizontally, with items being compared underneath. Basically, <br />transpose the table. <br />p.BS-2, Section 5.2 (Environmental Highlights) <br />The following claim is made here: <br />• During this same time period (1970-2004), major reductions in pollutant loadings took place. <br />'This claim is unsubstantiated by a reference and needs more context. It is likely, for example, that the <br />reductions mentioned were PER CAPITA, not gross reductions. <br />p.86-2, Section B6.2 (Transportation Highlights) <br />The following, reported here in the Transportation section, should also be reported in Section B4.2, <br />Economic Highlights and section B5.5, Environmental Highlights: <br />. In 2000, 60,860 Orange County residents were employed. Of those, 42.4% commuted to <br />another county for work. <br />. In 2000, 24,096 commuters worked in Orange County, representing 40% of the county's <br />workforce. <br />This information has significant economic and environmental impact as well as relevance to the county's <br />transportation situation. <br />We strongly recommend that data about the types of jobs & median wages found in each cohort -the <br />group commuting in and the one commuting out should be included as well in the appendices. We need <br />more detailed information in order to be able to address issues associated with this condition including: <br />1) the carbon emissions and air quality associated with high vehicle miles traveled; <br />The Village Project • PO Box b85 • Carrboro NC 27510 • 919-942-6114 • www thevillageproject.com 12 <br />