demands, additional open space needs, and public safety personal. Impacts to the transportation system are considered in the Town of Fuquay-Varina Comprehensive Transportation Plan. It should be recognized that the impact calculations are based on current and anticipated trends moving forward, and a wide range of variance is possible in future years because of changed conditions not anticipated at the time the Land Use Plan was adopted (e.g., widespread implementation of autonomous vehicles or a major new employer coming to Town). As a result, the impact calculations presented herein should be reviewed and adjusted annually.
Utility Service Expansion The Town should limit infrastructure expansion beyond those areas already planned as part of the Town’s 2015 Transportation, Sewer and Water Bond Package (namely expansion outside the currently identified service areas). This will make the best use of limited resources and encourage infill development and redevelopment where capacity already exists (promoting In-Town Living principles as responsible stewardship of Town government finances). Key areas inside current service areas to focus future utility investments include in and around the two downtowns, identified focus areas on the Growth Framework Map, and major transportation corridors inside or adjacent to Town limits (especially US 401, NC 55, NC 42 and Hilltop Needmore Road).
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Emphasis on ‘in-town infrastructure investments’ (within currently identified service areas) will equate generally to the land area identified on the Town’s previous Preferred Growth Areas Map ― with the exception of the Town’s core, which should also be a high-priority area for investment. The maps and recommendations in the Land Use Plan should replace the Preferred Growth Areas Map when making future year infrastructure decisions.