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HARRISBURG AREA LAND USE PLAN Cultural and Historic Resources Opportunities • Development has not encroached significantly upon the few historic resources in the area, so there is still an opportunity to protect structures and sites that have not already been protected in some manner. • There is a strong sense of community in the area as a result of citizen's participation in parks and recreation programs, churches and schools. • The farmer's market and community events, such as the 4th of July celebration and movies in the park, also bring the residents together. Issues • There is a lack of awareness of some of the historic resources, so development could easily affect the preservation of such assets. Utilities Opportunities • The wastewater collection system could be expanded in conjunction with new trunk lines along the creeks in the planning area (Charlotte - Mecklenburg Utilities projects), which could allow abandonment of pump stations. • The Water / Sewer Master Plan for the town, which identifies key projects that would serve existing development, has been completed. This will help to update the town's CIP. Issues • Raw water supply is limited, and the Town has no long -term supply of its own. Through a contract with the City of Concord, the town's water supply is dependent on the City's ability to provide water, which hinges on the outcome of a challenge to the IBT permit and the potential raw water transmission line from the City of Albemarle. • The low density pattern of development is contributing to the challenges of providing water and sewer services. • Water pressure is low in some areas, which affects fire protection. • Private utility systems are operating in the area, and separate systems create logistical issues in developing the town's system around, or parallel to, these systems. • Sewer trunk lines may increase development pressure in the southern portion of the planning area, which might not be desired. oininunity Facilities and Services Opportunities • Schools can be used as organizing elements in a community, and there is an opportunity to incorporate schools into the fabric of existing and future development through thoughtful site selection and site design. • Schools and low tax rates are two of the reasons people choose Harrisburg as a place to raise a family. • Coordination between county and town departments aids delivery of services and more efficient use of resources. PART III: SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITIES AND ISSUES A�IGUST 2 tt Uc T num ber 1 G -1 Page 351