“It's amazing that we are now here. Thank you for all the work that has been done. This is really something to be proud of, and the work was done with such positivity all the way through!” - Mayor Damon Seils
CARRBORO, N.C. -- On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Carrboro’s Town Council unanimously voted to adopt the Carrboro Connects 2022-2042 Comprehensive Plan! As was discussed during the Council Meeting, plan adoption is only the beginning as the real achievements and progress for the Town will take place over the next five to 20 years of plan implementation. The plan is built on the twin foundations of racial equity and climate action and, for the first time, brings the goals of the Town as a whole into a single document. From supporting local businesses to expanding affordable housing options and access to open space, the plan builds on Carrboro’s leadership in taking bold action to meet its goals.
To all who have participated in this process in some way, thank you. Carrboro Connects is the product of a community-wide planning effort. The policies and projects reflect the vision, ideas, and commitment to Carrboro that were shared by thousands of residents, businesses, and organizations. Learn more at https://www.carrboroconnects.org/
Stay tuned for more to come, including an executive summary in English and Spanish. Engagement continues throughout plan implementation!
- “This was a Herculean effort, and our priorities of this plan are reflected in our budget, including the hiring of a racial equity officer. Looking forward to putting this into action!” – Council Member Susan Romaine.
- “I feel strongly that this plan establishes a very high floor for our possible development as a town and also has raised the ceiling significantly for where we want to go. We've heard a lot about implementation and accountability and this document shows us how to get to the most radical possibilities for re-imagining the way our town works.” – Council Member Danny Nowell
- “Thank you to all the staff and for the leadership it took to get this done. I want to acknowledge the importance of the work and celebrate the long months, all the engagement, how staff received feedback, and how everyone worked with community groups. I am proud to adopt Carrboro Connects!” – Council Member Eliazar Posada
