Center Planning Areas are intended to be regional centers or traditional downtowns that serve the County and beyond and contain a mix of jobs, housing, and community facilities. Center Planning Areas also contain the County’s highest density and largest-scale developments with residential densities generally ranging from 7 to more than 60 dwelling units per acre. Center Planning Areas may contain a state designated New Town Center, Growth Center, Tax Increment Financing District, or high density Village Center. Development in downtown centers primarily happens through infill development of underutilized vacant land and adaptive reuse of older structures whereas, development in municipal growth centers occurs in targeted areas that will accommodate future anticipated growth. These land uses are locally planned and managed to coexist successfully with neighborhoods and natural areas. Places within Center Planning Areas are served by wastewater facilities, other infrastructure, and offer a variety of transportation options, including non-motorized modes

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