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Council approves Borden Mills redevelopment into 144 apartments and townhomes with preservation conditions

Goldsboro City Council · November 4, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a conditional rezoning to convert the historic Borden Mills complex into 144 apartments/townhomes, with preservation review required for contributing structures and public‑realm improvements (sidewalks, multi‑use path); the applicant and owner emphasized market‑rate and workforce housing rather than subsidized units.

The City Council on Nov. 3 approved a conditional rezoning (CZ6‑25) to redevelop the Borden Mill complex into a mixed residential project with 144 apartments and townhouse units and associated public‑realm improvements.

Planning staff said the site is identified in Goldsboro’s Envision 35 plan as high‑density and that the project includes substantial site work: sidewalks on both sides of North William Street, an easement and construction of a 10‑foot multi‑use path,…

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