How and where can we use the TOD concept (involves a mixture of increased residential densities, retail and offices clustered at specific locations along a transit line) to place housing and job locations in closer proximity and reduce trip miles? 
How can we promote development that can be conducive to a transit station locating there in the future?
Roads such as Peters Creek Parkway and University Parkway lend themselves to an increased residential density and potential transit corridors. How do we build a successful transit system through attractively-designed, increased-density developments along partially-developed corridors? What alternative means of transportation do we need in our center city to help move people between activities and to promote higher-density development and mixed uses?Give us your thoughts -- click "comments" below:
The current relationship between land use and transportation in Forsyth County is that our low-density land use pattern is extremely auto-dependent. In most cases, people have to drive to get from their home to shopping, services or work. Transit use remains fairly low in our county. Currently, daily vehicle miles in Forsyth County translate into 30.5 miles per day for every person in the county. Over the last decade, Forsyth County has seen an increase in the number of mixed-use rezoning requests. The concepts and principles associated with mixed-use zoning (such as compact and pedestrian-friendly site features) will play an important role as we try to accommodate housing and job growth and reduce vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled. How do we promote mixed-use districts and what criteria should be used to locate them? Many people enjoy the character of our rural areas, and with agricultural tourism and the local food movement, rural areas are increasingly seen as an important community resource. However, as suburban sprawl What are the tools we need to protect our rural areas?
Given the limited amount of Serviceable Land Area we have left, what are the tools we need to preserve land for future industrial development and jobs?A similar issue is the redevelopment of brownfield (business sites with potential contamination) and greyfield (abandoned big box retail, shopping centers or industrial) sites for either industrial, residential, office or commercial uses. By utilizing these existing sites, we reduce the amount of prime land used for new development. Over the last several decades many existing older commercial areas have fallen into decline as new greenfield commercial developments are rezoned farther out in the city and county. While this greenfield development provides new commercial opportunity and tax base growth, it typically has a secondary impact on older commercial areas as uses vacate those areas. In some cases, new commercial areas can also draw business away from our small municipality downtowns which are undergoing revitalization. Increased residential density in central Winston-Salem is critical because it concentrates population where public infrastructure is already in place and where a variety of transportation choices will be located How and where will we increase residential densities in the center city without encroaching on or negatively impacting existing residential areas? How do we design attractive and livable higher-density areas that fit well with their surroundings?Look for the Discussion Bubble for specific community issues that can help us develop a growth strategy. Most relate to our three Legacy Update themes: Sustainable Growth, Livable Design and Fiscal Responsibility.