The Horace Williams Task Force (of which I am Vice Chair) will be presenting it's report, "RECOMMENDED PRINCIPLES, GOALS AND STRATEGIES FOR GUIDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HORACE WILLIAMS PROPERTY (CAROLINA NORTH)" to the Chapel Hill Town Council on Wednesday, October 8.
According to the staff report,
"There was strong consensus from the Committee that the development of the Horace Williams property (Carolina North) should be guided by several overarching principles.
- The development shall adhere to basic sustainability principles.
- The development shall benefit the University, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Orange County, and the surrounding areas, as well as the State of North Carolina.
- Cumulative impacts of University and Town growth, including Carolina North, on our natural resources and our public facilities shall be recognized, as well as the need to monitor, evaluate and mitigate these impacts in order to retain our quality of life.
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