The High Point City Council convened a special meeting on September 22, 2025, to discuss the progress of the implementation task force for the High Point 2045 Comprehensive Plan. This plan, adopted in May 2024, outlines three key priorities aimed at enhancing community cohesion, revitalizing downtown, and integrating housing with land use and transportation.

Planning Administrator Andy Piper led the discussion, emphasizing the importance of the task force in refining and guiding the implementation of the plan. The task force, formed earlier this year, has met multiple times to review strategic initiatives and update implementation tables that track progress and success measures.

Rishanda Moses, a member of the task force, highlighted the active engagement of the group, noting that several initiatives are already underway. Among the successes mentioned was the completion of a community development and housing market study, which was finalized in August. Additionally, there has been a minor increase in the budget allocated for housing initiatives, reflecting the city’s commitment to addressing housing needs.

The meeting underscored the collaborative effort between city officials and community members to ensure that the comprehensive plan translates into tangible benefits for residents. The task force's work is crucial in fostering a sense of community and unity, which is one of the plan's primary goals.

As the city moves forward, the council and task force will continue to focus on these strategic initiatives, ensuring that the community's needs are met and that progress is made toward the envisioned future of High Point. The next steps will involve further public engagement and updates on the implementation process, keeping residents informed and involved in shaping their city’s future.