2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Pitt County Government

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Community HealthCommunity and personal health are a growing concern in Pitt County. The 2010 State of theCounty’s Health Report, published by the Pitt County Health Department, outlines healthstatistics and concerns and establishes a vision to improve community health. The reportrecognized that improved community health must be carefully and purposely pursued usingthe resources of both planners and public health professionals.The 2010 Health Report listed obesity as a rapidly growing epidemic in Pitt County.Consumption of high-calorie and nutrient-deficient foods and inadequate physical activitywere listed as the driving factors. In Pitt County 33% of the population is obese – a figure whichis higher than the statewide average of 29% and the national benchmark of 25%. There aremany health risks associated with obesity, including diabetes and heart disease. In 2009, heartdisease was the second leading cause of death in Pitt County and diabetes was the sixth.According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), portions of fifteen southern states are“mired in the ‘Diabetes Belt’ – a wide swath cutting across the southern part of the US thatneeds better prevention and treatment methods”. Two of the main demographic factorscontributing to higher rates of obesity are lower education levels and concentrated areas ofnon-Hispanic African-Americans. People living in diabetes belt counties were more likely to beBlack (23.8% versus 8.6% nationally) and were more likely to be obese (32.9% vs. 26.1%). Asedentary lifestyle was also more common in diabetes belt counties than nationally (30.6%versus 24.8%). The CDC study also found that the number of people with a college degree waslower in diabetes belt counties than in the rest of the nation - 24.1% versus 34.3%.In 2011, the Pitt County Health Department received $1.6 million from the CDC for the“Communities Putting Prevention to Work” grant program. Using these funds, the HealthDepartment and the Planning Department have come together to create a Community HealthPlan to study the built environment and to encourage and assist residents in making easychoices for more healthy lifestyles. Based on the CDC study, the Pitt County CommunityHealth Plan focuses on increasing active lifestyles and access to healthy foods as way to battlethe obesity and diabetes epidemic.The purpose of the Pitt County Community Health Plan is to establish a framework forachieving the County’s vision of being one of the healthiest communities in North Carolina.This framework is intended to guide the County in developing conditions to improve theoverall health of the community – both physical and emotional.The Pitt County Community Health Plan examines existing conditions and proposes goals andobjectives to achieve better community health. Goals and objectives focus on four areas: 1)parks and recreational facilities; 2) access to healthy foods; 3) access to alternative modes oftransportation; and 4) complete neighborhoods in a rural context.2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals and ObjectivesPitt County, North Carolina 2-17
Parks and Recreational FacilitiesAccess to parks, open space and recreational facilities can lead to an increase in healthylifestyles. Healthy lifestyles will prevent obesity, which is linked to both heart disease anddiabetes, two of the leading causes of death in Pitt County. Parks and recreational facilitiesalso have a social and mental health benefit by bringing communities together. The 2010State of the County Health Report reported that just over 40% of Pitt County adults meet therecommendations for physical activity. The County was recognized for a third time as one ofthe nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by the America’s Promise Alliance, whichrecognizes those communities that make youth a priority.Goal: Continue to plan, develop and operate a variety of indoor and outdoorfacilities to support programs, multiple activities, and active lifestyles throughoutthe County with respect to quality, quantity, size, and geographic distribution offacilities.Objective 1:Continue to ensure equitable distribution of parks and recreation facilities.Implementation Strategies:• Look for opportunities for the purchase and/or reuse of small mini-parks that arenot actively in use.• Expand parks and recreation opportunities throughout the County. Ensure facilitiesare located within comfortable walking distance of homes, schools and businessesin order to encourage physically and socially active lifestyles.Objective 2:Provide a diverse range of park types, functions, and recreational opportunities.Implementation Strategies:• Regularly review design and programming of County parks to expand and diversifyuses.• Seek to provide adequate indoor and all-weather facilities for a wide variety ofactive living choices for all generations.Objective 3:Create safe and sustainable public spaces and facilitiesImplementation Strategies:• Update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include a parks and recreationfacilities maintenance plan.• Update definitions of park-types to require appropriate types of seating, trashreceptacles, bike racks, lighting, and landscaping.• Provide child friendly parks and open spaces.• Incorporate sustainable design in development and management of park sites.2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goals and ObjectivesPitt County, North Carolina 2-18
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Planning Policies2002 Comprehensive
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TrailTable A-36Pitt County Walking
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Stormwater RegulationsPitt County,
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