News Flash

The Town of Carrboro continues to seek community input as it prepares The Downtown Area Plan. The study focuses on the Main Street and Jones Ferry Road corridors, as well as the downtown business districts and surrounding neighborhoods. 

You're invited to get involved! Here's how: 

• TAKE THE SURVEY at https://engage.carrboronc.gov/carrboro-downtown-area-plan/downtown-area-plan-visioning-survey 
• JOIN A COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION –  Drop by The ArtsCenter, 400 Roberson St., on Sunday, Oct. 20 anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. OR Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.  You can participate in an interactive session to share ideas and preferences for public realm improvements and development character areas envisioned for downtown. Expect to meet your neighbors and Town staff members. Share ideas while noshing on pizza and other snacks! 
•  Learn more at https://engage.carrboronc.gov/

The Downtown Area Plan is a specific implementation step identified in the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan to help guide decisions related to:

• Public spaces
•  Land use
• Downtown Infrastructure and Streetscapes
• Branding and Urban Design
• Building Appearance
• Redevelopment and Infill Opportunities

Background about the Plan 

The Plan is part of the implementation of the Carrboro Connects 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan, unanimously adopted by the Town Council in June 2022.

The Plan will explore ways to improve the downtown commercial area, surrounding neighborhoods, and the Jones Ferry Road area for pedestrians, infrastructure, redevelopment, and more. 

The planning and engagement process and its recommendations will support and advance Race and Equity and Climate Action in the Town of Carrboro.