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Planning director outlines trailhead, greenway and a 150-acre conservation idea for the Yadkin River District
Summary
Planning Director Steve Blunt walked the board through completed plans and future priorities: Salisbury Avenue Trailhead concept, a greenway linking Stanback Forest with Salisbury, expanded Standback Forest amenities, and the Yadkin River District brownfield study that would guide large-scale redevelopment and higher-density residential projects.
Spencer, N.C.
Planning Director Steve Blunt presented a forward-looking package of projects on Nov. 12 that includes a Salisbury Avenue Trailhead and Park concept, a proposal to create a greenway connection to Stanback Forest and an idea to assemble up to 150 acres adjacent to Grants Creek as a protected green corridor or park in partnership with Catawba College.
Blunt illustrated recent infill residential projects and a planned large townhome development (about 141 units) and…
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