Initial feedback from character district stakeholder groups is now available for review. Defining and codifying character districts is one of the priorities identified by Town Council for implementing the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Stakeholder groups were conducted in early December to discuss the districts – specifically downtown, downtown adjacent, and West Southern Pines. The purpose of character districts is to help shape future commercial development that “fits in” with the surrounding area. Attendees were asked to help the Town identify aspects of each area that make it unique. The historic district has already been identified and is not a part of this work.
The report is available online at sopinesnc.info/CharacterDistricts, along with information on other priorities of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan the Town developed and approved in 2023.
Additional stakeholder groups are planned for February to define the three areas further.
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