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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />• Babcock Ranch style developments, low- Higher density housing (no matter the style) <br />impact development, agricultural throughout should allow for more greenspaces AND actual <br />new developments (community gardens / urban conservation <br />agriculture) <br />Low -Impact Development <br />Respondents emphasized the importance of low -impact development, suggesting measures to minimize <br />environmental impact, reducing sod on laws, and exploring alternative road materials, potentially <br />conforming to ASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standards. <br />Responses: <br />• Require LID (low impacted development) when • Reduce sod on lawn to 15-20% <br />building • Different road materials (ASHTOW?) <br />Dark Sky Protection <br />Respondents proposed policies regarding outdoor lighting, emphasizing the importance of implementing <br />ordinances to mitigate light pollution and preserve dark skies. <br />Responses: <br />• Lighting ordinances (+1) • Dark skies <br />Urban Agriculture <br />Respondents supported urban agriculture initiatives as a means to bolster regional economies. <br />Responses: <br />• USDA -Urban Ag / Innovative Producers (1/8 • Support local farming and ranch services <br />acre and up) <br />Renewable Energy and Waste Management <br />Suggestions included exploring the conversion of waste into energy as a sustainable solution. <br />Responses: <br />• Make electricity from our poop <br />• Poop into energy! <br />Economic Development <br />Comments underscored the importance of economic development and job creation. <br />Responses: <br />• Econ dev please • Jobs —what does Vero have to offer? <br />Public Transportation <br />One respondent advocated for expanding public transportation options. <br />Response: <br />• More public transit options + increase # of bus stops with bus shelter <br />Public Education on Urban Policies <br />One respondent emphasized the importance of educating the community about annexation processes. <br />Appendix B: Public Engagement Summary <br />B-25 <br />