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EXECUTIVE ORDERS

public investments will be pursued.

3. In order to follow these principles, State
officials and agencies, in cooperation with the private
sector and other levels of government, shall carry out
their programs in accordance with policies set forth
below:

A. Policies to enhance the viability of existing
communities and urban areas:

A(l) Promote future physical growth and
economic development in existing
communities and local government's planned
growth areas.

A(2) Direct location and retention of
State and other governmental facilities in
existing communities, particularly in older
urban centers.

A(3) Promote recreational, cultural, and
public services and facilities so as to
support existing population centers.

A(4) Encourage the maintenance and
improvement of the structures and
infrastructure in existing urban areas.

A(5) Give priority to the provision of
transportation services supporting existing
population centers and within existing
transportation service areas.

A(6) Encourage appropriate development
around existing or approved rail transit
stations and mass transit services.

A(7) Encourage the protection,
restoration, and re-use of significant
historic or architectural structures.

A(8) Enhance the availability of housing
through new construction and through
rehabilitation of existing buildings.

A(9) Encourage housing, industrial and
business financing in support of existing
population centers.

A(10) Within existing communities
encourage development of suitable vacant