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Public forums provided very valuable feedback from property owners, residents and technical professionals. While particular elements of the first two scenarios were desired, a near unanimous preference was shown for the Scissors concept. Based upon all of the input, the best elements of all three concepts were integrated into the final EAZ Land Use Plan. The Land Use Plan identifies a hierarchy of preferred land uses based upon proximity to U.S. 33 on the east and the CSX railroad on the west. Those areas with primary visibility and access to U.S. 33 are focused toward higher-profile office and research development at a higher intensity. Moving to the west, the plan focuses on more flexible, lower-profile construction that will accommodate a broad range of office, research, lab, assembly, clean manufacturing and warehouse space. Areas furthest west within the EAZ are closest to the railroad and are more remote from the interstate. Larger manufacturing, warehouse and assembly uses with a

more traditional industrial appearance are expected in these areas.

The proposed land use plan identifies key areas along SR 161 and adjacent to Darree Fields where a combination of office and residential uses can provide more diverse housing options within walking or biking distance in the EAZ. As a key amenity for businesses and residents, the Plan also considers the integration of support services such as retail and personal services at both interchange areas.

The final land use plan for the EAZ looks at a simple tiered approach to research uses and the development quality of the area. Locations with higher visibility and access focus on higher-level architecture, while those that are more remote provide opportunity to address a lower level of development expectation. The three research zones are balanced by additional residential and support zones that will provide a full range of research opportunity, housing choice and service amenities.