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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 22, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 7-b
SUBJECT: GoTriangle Update on Transit Oriented Development Study
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
UNDER SEPARATE COVER Patrick McDonough, Manager of
Planning and Transit Oriented
Transit Oriented Development Guidebook Development, 919-485-7455
Only Available Electronically at: Matthew Clark, Government Affairs
https://_gotrian_gle.or_gltod4guidebook Manager, 919-270-7858
PURPOSE: To receive a summary of information presented in the Transit Oriented
Development Guidebook that illustrates development potential around the proposed Durham-
Orange Light Rail Stations.
BACKGROUND: This report will update the Board of Commissioners on the final product of an
economic development and planning study related to development potential around the
Durham-Orange Light Rail Stations. GoTriangle received a $1.7 million grant from the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) to help plan areas around the rail stations.
The Gateway Planning Group worked with GoTriangle, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Triangle-J
Council of Governments to create one development scenario for each of the project's eighteen
(18) station areas. These development scenarios are compiled in the Transit Oriented
Development Guidebook https://gotriangle.org/tod/guidebook. The guidebook attempts to
illustrate opportunities to guide growth, expand access to jobs and opportunity, and generate tax
revenue. The guidebook is also intended to serve as a blueprint for land use and zoning
decisions the City of Durham and the Town of Chapel Hill could make to realize the benefits that
transit-oriented development provides.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost associated with receiving the update.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or
ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic
status.
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• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to jobs and services to many individuals.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive the update and
provide any questions.