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Why we need to preserve parts of Dorothea Dix for future generations NOW 1. The State is discussing selling this spectacular piece of property and relocating the Hospital to Chatham County. Development pressures on this property will be strong and swift! 2. Dorothea Dix represents a rare opportunity for state and local leadership and coordination to create a model for open space protection. 3. If this land is not preserved now, it will be lost forever. 4. Protection of parts of this property from development, and an interest in the development of the property being done well, are very important concepts to Raleigh citizens. 5. Preservation of open space will help maintain and improve the quality of life for local residents and visitors to NC's Capitol City. 6. Connectivity for non-motorized transportation (greenways) and wildlife (habitat, corridors) must be planned for now or will be lost forever. 7. Open space supports our economic development. 8. Storm water management and water quality are assisted through open space preservation. 9. The State should set a good example of active open space protection if it expects others to act in a similar fashion. 10. Protection of this land would be consistent with the State's Million Acre Initiative Legislation (G.S. 113A-241) approved in June, 2000. How protection of Dorothea Dix could be accomplished 1. Determine how much land should be protected, and where.
2. Communicate importance of modeling Million Acre Initiative goals and objectives
3. Determine method for implementation of conservation goals
4. Determine roles and responsibilities for partnership
5. Grassroots advocacy
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