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Southern Pines council opts to repair downtown lot, add parking after months of debate
Summary
After months of discussion and a public work session on several design options, the council voted to repair the existing downtown lot and convert paved but unused areas into about a dozen additional spaces, directing staff to proceed with irrigation planning and renderings for alternatives.
The Southern Pines Town Council voted Tuesday to repair the existing downtown parking lot and convert currently paved-but-unused areas into additional parking spaces, ending a months‑long recurring discussion about whether to prioritize green space or more parking in the town’s downtown park.
Council and staff spent substantial time reviewing five main options — from renovating the lot to maintain or add parking to converting the area to all‑grass (which would increase event and recreation use), installing brick runners (two…
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