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• Challenges and Opportunities • Policy Direction • How We Will Achieve Our Vision • Design Transitions Between Uses • Related Policy Direction in Other Chapters Cary will manage land to create a distinctive, attractive, physical environment for our growing and diverse commu- nity while maintaining our predominant suburban charac- ter. Development should focus on creating and maintain- ing high-quality commercial areas and strong residential neighborhoods complemented by walkable mixed use activity nodes that serve all age groups. Like many communities around the nation, much of Cary's commercial spaces were developed at a time when conve- nience and automobile accessibility were the priorities for commercial center designs. Times have changed, and both younger and older generations crave a new type of shop- ping and dining experience that is more connected, walk- able, and provides engaging public spaces where residents can interact. Cary has an opportunity to retrofit some of its suburban shopping centers into vibrant community des- tinations that can attract visitors to the Town and provide desired shopping and dining options for local residents. CARY COMMUNITY PLAN 2040 Creating Vibrant Destinations 4. SHOP IN THIS CHAPTER: CARY VALUES: Managing Future Land Use Cary will focus redevelopment efforts on underperforming land and building assets, and focus new infill develop- ment on vacant areas that are already served by existing infrastructure. Older declining shopping centers and commercial areas are key redevelopment priorities, and downtown represents a good opportunity to invest in a way that creates an active, walkable mixed use environ- ment which yields greater economic value and is a point of pride for Cary. Encouraging Redevelopment and Infill Efforts