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HARRISBURG AREA LAND USE PLAN <br />• The landfill and Charlotte Motor Speedway have negative impacts (noise, <br />odor, visual) on residential development in the northern portion of the <br />planning area. <br />• Investment in infrastructure in the southern portion of the planning area <br />could increase pressure for additional development, which might preclude the <br />preservation of open space for future recreational purposes or for simply <br />maintaining the rural character of this area. <br />• The low- density pattern of development is contributing to the challenges of <br />providing infrastructure and services. <br />• Some residents think there is shopping, services, and entertainment close <br />enough to the planning area, so the demand for such uses in Harrisburg is <br />low. <br />Economic Conditions <br />Opportunities <br />• Proximity to key regional "economic drivers ", such as Charlotte Motor <br />Speedway, UNC at Charlotte and Concord Mills, will continue to attract <br />development that could have a positive impact on Harrisburg's economy. <br />• Strong population growth has increased demand for medical and professional <br />services. <br />• Harrisburg lies within the Piedmont Atlantic megaregion, which will be served <br />by high speed rail in the future. Though no stop is planned for Harrisburg, <br />the positive economic impacts for the region could benefit Harrisburg. <br />Issues <br />• The mix of residential and nonresidential uses is not very diverse, which <br />affects the area's ability to support a strong tax base. <br />• With employment outside of the planning area, many residents (51% of <br />those employed) are not only commuting long distances to work but <br />spending outside of the planning area. <br />• Manufacturing has suffered a significant decline. <br />• There is a lot of vacant industrial land in the planning area, and no certified <br />industrial sites. <br />Housing <br />Opportunities <br />• The sale and resale of townhomes in Harrisburg Town Center indicates a <br />demand for alternatives to single family detached homes. <br />• The concept for —and completed development within —the Harrisburg Town <br />Center includes attached housing, which expands the housing options in the <br />planning area, especially for seniors and young adults. <br />Issues <br />• Housing options in the planning area are limited. <br />• Housing supply is currently low, and given the number of units currently <br />approved, a housing deficit is expected in 10 years based on forecasted <br />demand. <br />PART III: SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITIES AND ISSUES <br />A �G 2 010 <br />ttachme n number 1 <br />G -1 Page 348 <br />