town planning
Discussing development…before the horse is out of the barn
Dec. 19. Public hearings on new developments were front and center at the Town Board meeting last night, reflecting growing awareness of how fast growth is changing the look […]
New Davidson mayor speaks at Newsmakers Breakfast Dec 14
Rusty Knox, the incoming mayor of Davidson, will be the Newsmakers Breakfast speaker Dec. 14 at The Peninsula Club. A Realtor, singer and the son of former Mayor Russell Knox, he […]
Traffic study planned for Catawba/One Norman
Oct. 17. By Dave Vieser. A consulting firm will conduct a traffic impact analysis (TIA) on a prime 11-acre development site at the intersection of West Catawba Avenue and One […]
Public hearing on key project at Monday’s Town Board meeting
Oct. 12. At their meeting this coming Monday, Cornelius commissioners will conduct the first of two public hearings on a prime 11-acre development site between West Catawba Avenue and Knox […]
Not quite a border war, but Cornelius defends northern edge
Sept. 21. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board will look into how to write a resolution in opposition to the Potts Street Development that straddles the Davidson town line near […]
Town Board pushes for more bus improvements
April 18. By Dave Vieser. At their April 17 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) to reallocate a majority of the funds […]
Cornelius budget draft calls for level tax rate in FY18
March 14. By Dave Yochum. While still in the preliminary stages, the town manager’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year looks like it will maintain the tax rate at […]
Nantz Road intersection: Still a horror show for Cornelius
Nov. 7. By Dave Vieser. The intersection of Nantz Road and West Catawba Avenue is still a mess, as it has been since May, creating both a safety and aesthetic issue for […]
Meeting Oct. 20 for Torrence Chapel/Catawba intersection
A public meeting on possible improvements to the Torrence Chapel/West Catawba Avenue intersection will be held on Thursday Oct. 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Town Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend and discuss the […]
Jetton safety study options unveiled at Town Board
Sept. 21. By Dave Vieser. An $11,400 safety study designed to address ways to improve traffic safety on Jetton Road between West Catawba Avenue and Charlestowne Lane suggests a partially […]
