Issue link: https://townofcary.uberflip.com/i/791958
263 Policy Policy Intent Policy 1: Provide Services and Facilities for Current and Future Generations That Balance High Quality and Affordability Provide public services, utilities, and facilities that meet the short-term and long-term needs of residents and businesses while remaining responsible to the environment. Balance high quality and affordability of service. The intent of this policy is to maintain a balance of high quality and affordability in providing public facilities and services to members of the community today while ensuring that resources and services will be available to a growing regional population. Services and infrastructure will support development; however, development patterns should help to ensure high-quality provision of services. Development patterns should support infill, redevelopment, compact development, and traditional development. Cary facilities will be constructed to be high performing, "green" buildings with a commitment to lifecycle costing, energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. Policy 2: Provide Safe, Reliable Water and Wastewater Service Prepare for future population increases by maintaining and adding to Cary's foundation of sustainable water and sewer services. Continue to provide reliable services, protect and maintain high-quality drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Continue to maintain high-quality reclaimed system and water conservation programming. The intent of this policy is to proactively address the issue of water and wastewater service provision, which will be affected by growing populations, redevelopment and infrastructure needs, and volatile weather patterns that will subject the region to threats like flooding and droughts. Sustainable and environmentally responsible approaches to water and wastewater service provision should be the standard in Cary. This is exhibited through processes and programs that convert waste to usable resources; reduce emissions through greater efficiencies and alternative sources; and use natural and biological agents in place of chemical-based options when possible. Provision of water and wastewater service is a regional issue, and interjurisdictional coordination is necessary to maintain adequate service while reducing risk. Policy Direction In order to respond to the challenges and opportuni es for Cary's public services and to provide reliable, affordable, and excel- lent services and facili es to the community in a way that protects the environment and an cipates growth and changes occurring throughout the region, the Serve policies are: