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Board reviews Destination 2050 draft; staff urges public input and more time for deliberation

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners · January 27, 2026
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Planning staff outlined major changes in the Destination 2050 comprehensive-plan draft — including a new corridor‑commercial place type and encouragement of master planning for large northern parcels — and commissioners agreed to a public hearing and further review before any final vote.

Rebecca, a county planning staff member, briefed commissioners on the Destination 2050 comprehensive-plan update and highlighted key policy changes intended to provide clearer guidance for rezoning and development decisions. "The corridor commercial place type recommends that we retain those pieces of land for commercial and employment uses," she said, explaining that the plan clarifies where mixed‑use residential growth is appropriate and where staff will advise against additional density.

Rebecca said the plan is policy guidance only and does…

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