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Appendix 6: Community Input Summary The involvement of the community in the creation of the Morehead West Area Plan was crucial. Through the thoughtful input of citizens,business owners,property owners,and other stakeholders, a vision for the future of the area emerged. The Plan communicates their expectations,providing the guidance needed to inform Town and County leaders'decisions pertaining to land use,conservation,and investments in infrastructure and services to support desired development. The following summarizes the mechanisms employed to obtain input as well as some of the results of each. Stakeholders Interviews Early in the planning process,the project team held interviews with small groups of people who,because of their knowledge of the existing conditions or direct experience working with relevant information,could speak to the very specific issues and opportunities of the area. In combination with a review of data and tours of the study area,the project team utilized input to verify and further synthesize data. A total of 46 people attended the interviews,which were held over a period of two days. The interview topics included neighborhoods;transportation;open space, environment,and parks and recreation;utilities;real estate,development,and land ownership;business and economic development. Consistent themes across all interviews included the following: • Quality—The quality of future development is as important as the type of development. • Jobs—More jobs are needed in Harrisburg to increase in-town employment opportunities for residents; shift commuting patterns and reduce traffic issues with a reduction in commuting;and provide more daytime population to support the retail and restaurant uses desired. • Housing—More housing suitable for people over 55 should be available in the future. • Environment—Conservation of valuable natural features is important. • Traffic—Traffic issues need to be addressed,particularly on NC-49 and Morehead Road,with improvements that include the extension of Caldwell Road to US-29. • Recreation—Trails and passive recreation should be part of the recreation options in the area. • Entertainment—Dining and family-oriented entertainment should be components of the land use mix. A complete list of interviewees organized by topic is available through the Town's Planning and Zoning Department upon request. 701 Morehead West Area Plan Attachment number 2\n G-2 Page 212