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r f, WABASSO CORRIDOR PLAN MM OPPORTUNITIES Despite the concerns expressed in various workshops, there is a great opportunity to favorably effect future development in the corridor. Because extensive development has not occurred in Wabesso, the opportunity exists to wake effective changes and enhance the entire area. This will involve both government and private landowners. • Public Sector Opportunities Public infrastructure can have a positive or a negative effect on the appearance and desirability of` an area. For that reason, government has the opportunity to improve an area as infrestructure Is installed, expended or replaced. For this plan, infrastructure refers to roadways, sidewalks, bikepaths, and publicly maintained drainage system*. In Wabasso, Infrastructure is the responsibility of county and state government. With respect to roadways, the state is responsible for US 1, while the county is responsible for CR 510. The public sector has an opportunity to enhance an area through both the function and appearance of infrastructure. Public services that provide an adequate level of service increase the desirability of an area. Rights-of-way that are planted and well maintained enhance the appearance of an area. In Wabasso, the CR 510 Causeway Perk is an important public amenity In the corridor. A well maintained park with adequate facilities such an parking and picnic tables will complement other Improvements in the corridor. Similarly, commercial activities in the park can affect the corridor. e Private Sector Opportunities Figures iZ and 13 show that there is a significant amount of vacant or agricultural land within the corridor. Additionally, much of the existing development in the area is older and soon will be in need of redevelopment. These circumstances provide an opportunity to ensure that both new development and redevelopment in the planning area are attractive and of high quality. Accordingly, there is an opportunity to ensure that new development and redevelopment is well designed, buffered, and landscaped. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PAGE 9