Planners are inviting the public to weigh in on the growth and development of a 28,000-acre area of southwestern 小黄鸭视频 County. The 44-square-mile Western 小黄鸭视频 area is bordered by Chatham and Harnett counties and includes Harris Lake and the Jordan Lake watershed.
This is the fourth of seven distinct areas the County is focusing on as part of its new comprehensive plan, known as PLAN小黄鸭视频, which charts a course to guide growth over the next 10 years. The 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners has already approved area plans for Lower Swift Creek, Middle Creek and Lower Neuse. These area plans determine what type of built environment 鈥 the homes, buildings, streets, open spaces, farms and infrastructure 鈥 is envisioned for the future at the local level.
In addition to the County鈥檚 area plan, the Town of Apex is updating long-range plans for the Western Big Branch Area, and the Town of Fuquay-Varina recently kicked off the development of its 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
Community feedback is needed
Community input is a major component of the planning process. Insight from those who live, work and play in this area will drive projects that are developed with their needs, desires and visions in mind.
鈥淩esidents鈥 participation in this process isn鈥檛 just important, it鈥檚 imperative,鈥 said Susan Evans, vice chair, 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淭heir voices will truly help shape the future of the community.鈥
There are several ways to participate, and more opportunities may be added in the future. Visit to:
- View an interactive map and share ideas.
- Take a community survey.
- Register to attend a virtual public meeting on May 21.
- Sign up for email updates.
Residents can also contact staff directly at areaplan@wake.gov or 919-856-6310 (option 8).
Planners will spend the next several months talking to the community and expect to have a draft plan ready for review by late 2024/early 2025.小黄鸭视频 Full details can be found at , and information about the overall area planning process is located at wake.gov/areaplans.
