CARRBORO, NC -- There’s still time to learn about and talk to the Town Council about the Downtown Area Plan! The public hearing for the plan has been continued to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Town Hall, 301 W. Main St.
Thanks to all the community input, a draft of the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan is up for public review on https://engage.carrboronc.gov/carrboro-downtown-area-plan .
It expresses what the consultant team and the Town heard from community members – a desire for a vibrant, inclusive and multi-modal future for the downtown area. Over the past year, you have weighed in – at more than 30 events and public input opportunities. The plan sets goals and outlines steps to achieve affordable housing and business spaces, creative art and entertainment options, more plants and trees, and outdoor spaces where people can gather.
This plan seeks to advance racial equity and address climate action and is a key implementation step of the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan.
Come flip through the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road:
- Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 2 p.m.
Community members can also stop by Town Hall and speak with a planning staff member on any business day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., can call 919-918-7335, or email pzi@carrboronc.gov.
The Town is also reaching out to Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) across Carrboro with information about the plan so that residents are familiar with the plan, can ask questions, and know about the continued public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Town Hall.
What is the Downtown Area Plan?
A town’s downtown area plan document is a strategic roadmap that guides the future development and revitalization of the downtown area. It informs preparation of new development standards (the New Carrboro UDO). It serves as a comprehensive guide for land use and public improvements, while also identifying opportunities for revitalization. Essentially, it's a community-driven vision for the downtown area, outlining goals and recommendations for its growth and evolution over a specific period.
Learn more at https://engage.carrboronc.gov/carrboro-downtown-area-plan