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Roads: To improve existing roads and accommodate all modes of travel. To support paving roads and eliminate Department of Health's concerns over fugitive dust. To work with the County on providing emergency roads, speed controls, and lighting for the safety of all citizens and support the PCDP Road connectivity initiative. To support the expansion of public transportation and reliable transportation options for special populations. Recreational: To develop recreational facilities that meet the range of needs arising from future potential of 30,000+residents and visitors. Develop trails and pathways for pedestrians and bicycles. Develop parks, sports center, sports fields, theater, library, after school center, senior center, dog park, skateboard park, tennis courts, etc. Housing: To accommodate a growing residential population which may include private, State/County, non-profit or other housing developers for specialized housing and centers for veterans, disabled, special needs population, and senior citizens. Commercial: To develop commercial services which mirror those presently in the Pahoa and Keaau regional Town Centers. Infrastructure: To upgrade water, sanitation, telecommunications systems, transportation, electrical, and road safety features. Conservation: To protect the natural resources from damage and exploitation, retain green spaces, control invasive species, and encourage alternative energy sources. Archaeology/Cultural Resources: To investigate and protect historical sites. Support Services: To establish social and health care services and improve access to those services. Public safety: To support police, fire department, paramedics, Neighborhood Watch/PAKA, CERT, Red Cross, and Civil Defense teams. Work with Civil Defense on effective use of warning and communication systems such as tsunami sirens and radio transmissions.