An update was given at the last city council meeting regarding the proposed and partially funded North Carolina Civil War History Center. Board of Advisors has changed the name to North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center Hired architect Archeological review in process Poe House has been purchased Phase 1 EPA study underway ObtainedContinue reading “Update on Civil War History Center”
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NCDOT Public Meeting – U.S. 401
The N.C. Department of Transportation held a public meeting for the following project. Project #: W-5708G Location: U.S. 401 at North Parker Church Road and Pittman Grove Church Road in Raeford Description: un-signalized superstreets at the intersections of U.S. 401 at North Parker Church Road and Pittman Grove Church Road in Raeford (superstreet refers to a design conceptContinue reading “NCDOT Public Meeting – U.S. 401”
Sanford – Moratorium Continues of Oil & Gas Mining
(from Sanford Herald) Zachary Horner The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to extend the county’s moratorium on oil and gas development and mining by 24 months. The temporary ban, which started as a two-year moratorium in December 2015, will now extend to Dec. 7, 2019. The board voted 6-0 in favor,Continue reading “Sanford – Moratorium Continues of Oil & Gas Mining”
Public Meeting #2 – Hope Mills Transportation Study
The Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) has scheduled a second public input meeting for the purpose of identifying transportation challenges and proposing solutions for transportation in Hope Mills. Several potential transportation alternatives will be presented. Thursday, December 7 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hope Mills Parks and Recreation 5766 Rockfish Road Open House beginsContinue reading “Public Meeting #2 – Hope Mills Transportation Study”
NCDOT Public Hearing – Improvements to Cliffdale Road
Please be advised, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed improvements to Cliffdale Road. Project Area: Cliffdale Road from West of Reilly Road to Bunce Road Project Description: Raised medians and concrete islands on Cliffdale Road Right of Way Acquisition: Winter 2018 Construction to Begin: Winter 2019 MeetingContinue reading “NCDOT Public Hearing – Improvements to Cliffdale Road”
Placemaking Event – Build a Better Block in Haymount
Build a Better Block, Build a Better Haymount is a one day event that demonstrates the potential of an area through TEMPORARY treatments such as bike lanes, cross walks, street trees, street lights etc. to demonstrate how walkability can be achieved through minimal adjustments to the transportation grid. A placemaking grant has been approved throughContinue reading “Placemaking Event – Build a Better Block in Haymount”