Community Participation
The Downtown Area Plan will be an action-oriented document that helps guide Town decisions in Downtown and the Jones Ferry Road Area. Over the summer of 2025, the Town will host a variety of meetings, events, and engagement opportunities that will be open to the public.
We want to hear from you!
Juneteenth
The Downtown Area Project Team will be at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. Join us and tell us what you think about the plan so far, the illustrative renderings, and any other feedback you have about the plan!
Flip through the chapters with the tabs or open the draft chapters in a separate tab using the buttons below.
A full draft of the plan shared at the meeting, and other relevant resources presented (including engagement summaries, connections to the comprehensive plan, and the presentation) can be read and downloaded here
Over the years, the Town of Carrboro has taken many progressive steps to create a welcoming, sustainable, and innovative community. The Downtown Area Plan project is the next step along this path, with a concentrated focus on downtown and the Jones Ferry Road area. The Town’s 2022 Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan outlined a 10- to 20-year strategy for the future of Carrboro. This Downtown Area Plan is a specific implementation step identified in the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan to help guide decisions related to:
Throughout the planning process, the Town will host a variety of community meetings, surveys, and engagement opportunities to allow the Carrboro community to help shape the vision for Downtown Carrboro. Visit this site regularly for updates and new engagement opportunities!
Project Coordinator
Town Staff lead the work with the consultant to develop the Plan, and the community to ensure the implementation of the Plan.
Building on the community's vision from the comprehensive plan, staff help to continue the foundational elements of this project to advance racial equity and address climate change.
Questions about the project can be directed to the email or phone number on the right side of the page.
Plan Development Lead
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is an urban planning, engineering, and architecture firm offering a wide range of services to public sector clients for more than 130 years. FNI focuses on providing innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding services to our clients. As a full-service consulting firm, we offer hundreds of specialty services. We take a holistic view of our clients' challenges, providing tailored, advanced solutions and exemplary deliverables.
Public Engagement Lead
Pritchett Steinbeck Group, Inc. (PSG) is a community planning, environmental, and transportation company with a people-centric approach to clients, stakeholders, and project outcomes. Our professional staff is dedicated to creating innovative approaches to problem solving and providing clear information for decision-making. We have experience working in urban, suburban, and rural settings and supporting communities and neighborhoods with limited resources.
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Town Council Work Session
The Town Council discussed a draft of the Downtown Area Plan on May 13, 2025. The full draft of the plan shared at the meeting, and other relevant resources presented can be read and downloaded here
Advisory Board Meeting 3
The team presented a preliminary draft of the Downtown Are Plan to advisory boards for review and feedback. This meeting was recorded.
Community Partner Small Group Meetings
Small group meetings from 9:30am to 12pm to review current drafts and continue refining the plan in preparation for upcoming community events.
Downtown Area Visioning Survey
A brief survey to help us build on the priorities set forth in the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan. The questions in this survey further explored the Carrboro Connects vision of a well-planned and designed downtown area that supports public investment and enhances the quality of life of our community.
Thank you to the respondents to our initial visioning question! Visit the What We've Heard page to see the feedback received.
If you'd like to leave a comment, please email us or give us a call! Our information at the top of this page.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Name | 919-918-7314 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.carrboronc.gov |
| In writing | 301 W Main Street |
