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Mount Holly mayor pro tem urges continued focus on connecting downtown core
Summary
Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Shoemaker told the Mount Holly City Council the city should continue renovating buildings and pursue infill development to strengthen a walkable downtown that supports small businesses, community amenities and visitors.
Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Shoemaker said the City of Mount Holly’s “second core value is a commitment to continue to connect the downtown core,” and called for continued renovation and infill development to support small businesses and an expanded visitor experience.
Shoemaker told the Mount Holly City Council that downtown is already “walkable, well landscaped, and has an emerging mix of independent shops, services, and public amenities.” She said renovating existing buildings and expanding the downtown core onto underutilized sites with infill development will provide opportunities for additional residents, businesses and visitors.
Shoemaker, who said she serves as the council representative for business owners, highlighted downtown features such as the community garden and the farmer’s market as elements that make the area “unique” and attractive to shoppers and residents. “We are proud of our small businesses and look forward to welcoming new businesses in the future,” she said.
No formal action or vote on downtown development was recorded during her remarks.
The remarks focused on principles for guiding downtown growth — renovation of existing structures and use of underutilized parcels — but did not specify particular projects, budgets or timelines.
