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r <br />r <br />0-0 <br />F`qu . T� <br />Emerging Issues <br />DRAFT Dec14-17 <br />for review only <br />The dramatic population increases from the 1990s has brought new energy to the City particularly on the Western boundary along Frenchman <br />Road and Interstate 35. Population growth and the associated housing has been identified as both a strength for the community as well as <br />a source of concern. Residents and members of the community identified the following issues that should be addressed as the community <br />continues to grow: <br />• Balancing a desire to maintain rural character while meeting the demands of an increasing population on the West side of the City <br />• Maintaining an ability to respond to threats to infrastructure including internet security, water resources and natural disasters <br />• Encouraging 25-34 year-olds to choose Hugo as their home to maintain population continuity <br />• Maintaining a robust parks system <br />• Water conservation <br />• Implementation of the downtown redevelopment plan <br />1-1UG0 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE <br />DRAFT Dec 14-17 <br />for review only <br />COMMUNITY BACKGROUND 46 <br />