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City outlines economic development, housing and ‘entertainment district’ vision for downtown and Project 336
Summary
City staff reviewed recent and planned economic development initiatives — including Project 336 acreage, a shell building option, event center follow-up projects and a proposed entertainment district funded by occupancy tax revenues — and urged coordinated marketing, parking and infrastructure planning.
A city staff presentation summarized prior investments and new steps to advance economic development, housing and downtown activation in Rocky Mount, including a conceptual “entertainment district” to knit together the event center, Imperial Center, sports complex, downtown businesses and historic sites.
What staff told council - Project 336: staff described the 336-acre economic development area near I-95 and US-64, noting recent land acquisitions (including the Dozier property) and development activity such as a shell-building option agreement; planning for Fire Station Number 8 and an…
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