Planning & Transportation
Given the rising cost of gas, it's not surprising that riding the bus has become increasingly popular. Of interest is the idea that in wealthy CH bus riding has increased 30%, whereas in Durham bus riding has only increased just 9.5%.
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1073429.html
Is it a case of those who are most able to afford it taking advantage of CH's fare free system? Is it purely different demographics? Or is it different levels of service?
Who would have thought that in 2008 there would be any question about where the county lines between Alamance and Orange are? Turns out the exact line is in dispute to the tune of several hundred acres. http://tinyurl.com/56mkc7
Hillsborough budget proposal calls for tax rate increase of nearly 8%
http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1073114.html
Proposed $18.5 million budget would raise Carrboro tax rate 4.9%
http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1073116.html
notable quotes:
"The economy has really made it difficult," said Peterson, who noted that Chapel Hill and Carrboro also are facing local property tax-rate increases.
-- Hillsborough Town Manager Eric Peterson
"I don't recall, at least in recent history, a more dim outlook in terms of revenue projections," -- Carrboro Town Manager Steve Stewart.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AT THE PUBLIC HEARING for the Orange County Comprehensive Plan Update
Do you live, work or own land in Orange County? Are you concerned about
whether you and your children can find work here and afford a home? Do
you want farmland and natural areas to be protected? Then you should
have a voice in the future development of Orange County.
What: The Orange County Comprehensive Plan serves to guide the County's growth and development through the year 2030. By setting goals and objectives, County officials can use the document to guide policy decisions that effectively provide a high quality of life for residents. The upcoming public hearing is the last public forum for the County to gather public input on the draft plan prior to adoption.
When: Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gordon Battle Courtroom, 106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
You can have your voice heard in one of the following ways:
Do
you live, work or own land in Orange County? Are you concerned the
increasing cost of housing? Do you want farmland and natural areas to
be protected? Would you like the county’s commercial tax base grow? Do
you want the soon-to-be-updated comprehensive plan to address climate
change?
If so, you may want to attend the Public Hearing next
Monday, May 19 (7:30 p.m., Gordon Battle Courtroom, Hillsborough) and
express your views. County staff and planning board members will
present a proposed update of the 1981 comprehensive land use plan.
The
Comprehensive Plan update will direct how Orange County will develop
through the year 2030. It guides decisions for a wide range of local
issues: housing, economic development, transportation, land use,
environment, parks & recreation, and community services &
utilities. The draft comprehensive plan is available on line at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/DRAFTCOMPPLAN050608.asp. Hard copies can be viewed at the public libraries in Carrboro, Cedar Grove, and Hillsborough.
While comments are best submitted on or before May 19th, the county planning board is likely to take written comments until at least its June 4 meeting.
Making public comments is easy and can be done in several ways.
* You can submit written and/or verbal comments at the Public Hearing.
* You can email comments to County staff at CompPlanUpdate@co.orange.nc.us.
*
You can call county staff with your comments at (919) 245-2575, or you
can mail written comments to the Orange County Department of Planning
and Inspections, 306-F Revere Road, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC
27278.
For more information on the planning process visit the Orange County Comprehensive Plan website: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/compre_cpupdate.asp.
To learn about the Orange County Comprehensive Plan Coalition, visit http://thevillageproject.com/cpu/
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2008 - 3:30pm
Location:
Gordon Battle Courtroom, Hillsborough
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