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Update on Downtown Area Plan/Kickoff and Schedule
PURPOSE: To update the Town Council on the downtown area plan scope and schedule.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Trish McGuire, Planning Director, 919-918-7327, pmcguire@carrboronc.gov
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
_x__ Race/Equity ____ Climate __x__ Comprehensive Plan __x__Other
Council Direction Statement
Strategy 2.1 of Carrboro Connects states:
Support well-planned and designed, higher density and mixed-use development in the downtown. A Develop a small area plan for the downtown. Plan for new, well-designed mixed-use development and public spaces on vacant and underutilized parcels. B Identify areas for the downtown to grow, such as the area around OWASA on Jones Ferry Road, as identified in the Land Use chapter. Racial equity pocket questions are attached (Attachment A).
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Information
INFORMATION: The Town has entered into a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for professional services to assist with the completion of an area plan for the downtown and nearby Jones Ferry Road corridor.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: None associated with the consideration of this information.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town Council consider the information provided.
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