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192 p.3-6, Section 3.2 (Summary, Map 3-1) To better support coordinated planning let this map also show Urban Transition Areas that are contiguous with the EDDs. This will greatly help visualizing & implementing the desire expressed in Objective ED- 2.2: "Encourage mixed use projects that :support wallcable communities," expressing emerging land use philosophy that would place jobs in closer proximity to housing (to the extent possible). p.3-7, line 1 (Summary, Key Issues) ' Revise the third bullet as follows: "® Ensuring that land, housing, and public services are in place to support desired economic development." p.3-7 (Summary, Key Issues) This section should include the need to address the fact that 40% of Orange County residents are commuting out of the County to work, and that 40% of Orange County jobs are held by employees commuting in from other counties. p.3-7, Section 3.3 (Historic Data, Current Data, Evaluation of Trends, Emp-oyment Trends By Industry) Include here data about how many of the jobs at our top employers, UNC-CH, UNC Hospitals, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools are held by Orange County residents p.3-ib, Secfian 3.4 (Needs Assessment). It is important here to state the need to transition to an economy that is predominately locally owned and focused on producing for our use and export more technology, services and things we need for our daily lives, and maintaining a healthy balance of goods produced for export and goods imported for sale. In addition to our ongoing effort to support local agriculture and secure a local food supply, there is growing support among residents for enabling a "Local Living Economy" that prioritizes local ownership of businesses. This section should also discuss addressing the growing need to support a "green economy" and discourage undesirable and unsustainable business and manufacturing practices both within our borders and beyond. This includes supporting local businesses that respect environmental constraints and reduce or eliminate C02 emissions, and avoiding the importation of goods whose production involves environmental degradation and/or global climate impacts. Chapter 4: Housing Element p.4-1, lines 15- i 7 (Summary) "insuring that all households are provided safe, adequate, and affordable housing that is proximate to needed services is an important issue that will need consideration and action over the planning horizon." Which households are being referred to here, existing residents or new residents? It seems clear that the County cannot provide housing to all households who would like to move here. It's hard to imagine what this .statement could mean in practice. Also, insert the word "coordinated" before "action" to imply collaboration with OC municipalities (stated later but can be implied here). p.4-1, lines 44-45 (Summary) "New housing should be located proximate to needed services, shopping, and employment centers to ensure long-term sustainability of the housing stock." The Village Project m PO Box 685 ~ Carrboro NC 27510 m 919-942-6114 ~ wwwthevillageproject.com 2