the downtown area plan was adopted

read the plan

explore the adopted plan

Flip through the key chapters of the plan below or open the full draft (split into two volumes) for viewing and download using the buttons.

read the appendix

Includes results from all engagement during the project

watch the november 18 town council meeting

watch the october 21 town council meeting

watch the may 13 town council work session

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

project overview

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:

  • Public spaces
  • Land use
  • Downtown Infrastructure and Streetscapes
  • Branding and Urban Design
  • Building Appearance
  • Redevelopment and Infill Opportunities

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 team

Meet the team behind the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan

Community Participation

The Downtown Area Plan is an action-oriented document that helps guide Town decisions in Downtown and the Jones Ferry Road Area. From August 2024 - November 2025, the project team hosted a variety of meetings, events, and engagement opportunities to hear from the community about their vision for the downtown area and dig into more detail about the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan.

Thank you to all who came out to participate!

Past Events (Most Recent Listed First)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm

Town Council Meeting - Adoption

6pm at carrboro town hall | 301 w main street

The Town Council continued a public hearing for adoption of the draft plan. The project team answered questions from the October 21 meeting, and the Town Council heard and discussed public comments. The Town Council adopted the plan with some small revisions.

links:

Meeting Recording (YouTube)

Meeting Agenda Materials

Saturday, November 08, 2025 12:00 pm

Neighborhood Meeting @ Dr. MLK Jr Park

12-2pm | 1120 hillsborough road

Thanks to those that came out to learn about the plan, ask questions, and hear about the Town Council meeting on November 18th!

Wednesday, November 05, 2025 4:00 pm

Neighborhood Meeting @ Dr. MLK Jr Park

4-6pm | 1120 hillsborough road

Thanks to those that came out to learn about the plan, ask questions, and hear about the Town Council meeting on November 18th!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Town Council Public Hearing

6pm at carrboro town hall

The Town Council held a public hearing for adoption of the draft plan. The project team presented the draft, and the Town Council heard public comment prior to discussion and consideration of the plan for adoption.

Before finalizing the plan, the Town Council decided to continue the public hearing until November 18th.

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.