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U <br />I. TRANSPORTATION NETWORK <br />Transportation <br />• Locate development close to major corridors because: <br />• 1. Roads are designed for higher capacities, <br />• 2. Less commuting time and less pollution, <br />• 3. Less traffic on rural roads. <br />II. URBAN SERVICES <br />A. Water and Sewer <br />• Locate development where public water and sewer systems exist <br />because: <br />• 1. Public administration of water and sewer systems are better <br />alternatives than the environmental challenges of private wells and septic <br />systems, <br />• 2. Development can be directed to the urban area where higher <br />residential densities and non - residential intensities are feasible. <br />B. Urban Area/Rural Activity Node <br />• Locate development where urban and rural services and employment are <br />available. <br />• 1. Commercial services (food, clothing, etc.) <br />• 2. Office and Industrial employment centers <br />• 3. Cultural and recreation centers <br />• 4. Rural Services at secondary collector roads which reduce travel time <br />of rural activities. <br />