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Planning & PlacemakingThe Latest

Did We CONNECT Our Future? A Look Back at Land Use

CONNECT Our Future was an initiative that united residents, businesses, educators, elected officials, non-profit organizations and other interest groups around a common desire for more cooperation in the region and the need to work together to fulfill shared goals.

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March 9, 2021
New house concept, happy senior couple holding small home model
Aging & HealthPlanning & PlacemakingThe Latest

Older Adult Housing: Helping Communities Avoid a Crisis

Older adults often express a desire to remain living independently in their homes as long as possible. In order to meet this collective preference, especially in the coming decades, communities will not only need to offer more senior housing, but also housing that is more accessible and affordable. Continue reading to learn about 1) older adult housing trends 2) ways communities can help 3) housing grants / programs and 4) community planning policies.

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March 5, 2021
Reality Check Charlotte 2050
Planning & PlacemakingThe Latest

Did We CONNECT Our Future? A Look Back

An important part of any planning process is the periodic evaluation or assessment of accomplishments and the identification of activities that remain. To that end, Centralina is pleased to announce that we are embarking on a five-year review of our region’s groundbreaking growth plan, CONNECT Our Future. Over the next months, we will be evaluating accomplishments and highlighting data and local and regional successes for the purpose of informing our future priorities.

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February 4, 2021
Planning & PlacemakingThe Latest

Innovation in the Hands of the Community

The perception that innovation costs money or requires technology often deters local governments from pursuing new practices. Sometimes innovation is merely using a new or creative method. That’s exactly what the City of Charlotte sought to accomplish with the Placemaking Grant Program. It puts innovation in the hands of the community.

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January 13, 2021
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Marshville Prepares for Future of Transportation

The Town of Marshville, located in Union County, NC, is a small town with big plans for the future. Marshville wants travelers to enjoy its unique local attractions and the small-town charm created by local businesses. Bringing vitality into Marshville requires improvements to U.S. Highway 74.

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December 8, 2020
Natural Resources & ResiliencePlanning & PlacemakingSuccess Stories

The South Fork Regional Utility Consolidation Project

The South Fork Sewer Regional Utility Consolidation Project was a 12-year effort to eliminate antiquated wastewater infrastructure at multiple Gaston County sewer utilities, improve water quality in the Catawba River Basin and spur development by providing sewer to a large undeveloped area.

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December 8, 2020
Planning & PlacemakingSuccess Stories

Highland Neighborhood: A Model of Shared Governance

In addition to addressing known community issues, the initiative took a holistic approach to educate and empower the community to become advocates for themselves. These are a few steps Vincent Wong and the association took to foster a model of shared governance.

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October 20, 2020
Planning & PlacemakingThe Latest

Placemaking: Creating Places People Love!

According to Project for Public Spaces, placemaking “refers to a collaborative process by which we can shape our public realm in order to maximize shared value.

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February 4, 2020

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Planning for Small Towns Flyer

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June 27, 2020

Public Engagement Brochure

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Public Engagement Brochure

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June 27, 2020
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