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12 m <br />HARRISBURG AREA TODAY <br />This section provides a snapshot in time, <br />documenting current circumstances and <br />trends that should influence any choices <br />made and drive the development of a <br />plan for the future. The primary purpose <br />of a detailed examination of the existing <br />conditions of the Planning Area is to gain <br />a deep understanding of the potential <br />impacts of various factors on future eco- <br />nomic, environmental, and social condi- <br />tions ofthe Planning Area.Taking such im- <br />pacts Into account, we identify the assets <br />to protect over time, issues to overcome, <br />and opportunities to seize in order to <br />realize a better future. Everything we un- <br />derstand about the Planning Area today <br />is the result of analysis of a combination <br />of inputs: data from various sources, GIS <br />mapping and field observations; com- <br />pleted studies and adopted plans; and <br />information gathered from stakeholders <br />through in-person meetings and surveys. <br />The information on the following pages <br />highlights the key findings of the existing <br />conditions assessment A more detailed <br />report of the existing conditions is pro- <br />vided in the Appendix. <br />Three primary sources of information are relied upon in the early stages of the process. <br />G-1 <br />