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Forsyth County adopts Forward 2045 comprehensive plan after public hearing
Summary
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Forward 2045 comprehensive plan following a presentation by planning staff and a public hearing that included supporters and neighborhood critics.
Forsyth County commissioners on Aug. 28 unanimously adopted Forward 2045, a high-level comprehensive plan intended to guide growth, land use and related policy through 2045.
The plan, presented to the board by Planning Director Chris Murphy and Assistant Planning Director Amy Crum, sets five vision themes—attainable housing and stable neighborhoods; strong economic opportunities; connected and accessible spaces; vibrant character and identity; and a sustainable, healthy environment—and three guiding principles: equity, livability and resiliency. Crum described the document as a “guide” rather than a regulatory code and said implementation will occur through later area plans, text amendments and other actions.
The plan’s supporters, including residents and business leaders who spoke during the public hearing, praised the outreach process and the document’s balance. “The plan’s five themes and…
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