The Town of Mooresville has launched its ‘growth choices online survey’ for the new Mooresville Tomorrow comprehensive plan. The survey provides an in-depth analysis of the five scenarios presented during the recent community workshop and also offers three office hour events. It was held in late August.
Survey responses will be combined with the “sticky note” comments collected during the in-person events. All of this information will be used to influence the maps, policies, and recommendations included in the first draft of the comprehensive plan document scheduled for release this coming winter.
IMPORTANT. Click on the link below to access an online engagement hub created for the Growth Choices Initiative:
Mooresville Growth Choices Initiative (arcgis.com)
Here you will find a link to the online survey in the opening paragraphs. Click on the red button to launch it. Background information on each of the scenarios is also available via the online engagement hub in case you want to refamiliarize yourself, before answering questions, with any of the material that presented in August. Simply use the hotlinks at the top of the webpage or scroll down past the “survey button” in the opening paragraphs to access it.
The deadline for completing the survey is September 24, 2024.
Town Staff will summarize the input received during the Growth Choices Initiative in early October and publish two summary documents on the project website that contain all responses received from the community.
My take: Mooresville is a great place to live. And they’re actively involved in the process of planning how to move forward as a community. Completing this survey and engaging in the process is one of the best ways to contribute to an optimistic vision for the future. But there is no question about it. The Town has seen an additional 20,000 residents during the last decade. A huge increase. Yes, this has also brought more good paying jobs and increased community amenities like new restaurants and exciting retail. And of course, the resulting transportation challenges. But we see this Town working to mitigate them and we applaud them. — That’s why we need to speak now and speak more clearly to overcome those who want to solve growing pains by ENDING progress. — Refer to ABOVE and TAKE THE SURVEY.
If you haven’t already listened, check out what Mooresville’s Mayor, Chris Carney, had to say when we discussed this on the Getting Real With Rob podcast back in June. Now is the time to engage!
During last night’s meeting of the Matthews Town Board, Commissioners decided to defer the vote until next month on a text amendment to the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that would place certain restrictions on Short Term Rentals (STRs).
During its August meeting, the Planning Board met to discuss the proposal. Ultimately, they recommended approval of the provision but expressed several concerns related to the following:
Staff recommended a one-month continuance of the matter to allow for time to further address concerns posed by the Planning Board, residents, and current STR owners. The Town Board will take the issue up again at its October 14th meeting.
My take: It’s not solved yet, but we interpret this vote as a positive step. It shows that staff and community leaders may be hearing and responding to the comments of residents who want to fully exercise their property rights. The extra time to more fully vet these concerns also gives US time to help YOU. If you or someone you know will be affected by the proposed text amendment, and the resulting restrictions, and would like to provide additional input, please reach out to me via email. I’m standing by to hear from YOU!!
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