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Pittsboro projects major population growth, lists thousands of new housing units and affordability goals
Summary
At a State of the Town recording, the town said it expects more than 55,000 residents over the next 25 years and listed multiple large development approvals that together add thousands of housing units; officials said about 10% of large projects are targeted as affordable housing and staff will continue negotiating for more units.
The Town of Pittsboro presented a State of the Town recording that outlined major growth expectations and dozens of approved residential and commercial projects.
The presenter said the town expects to grow to "more than 55,000 residents" over the next roughly 25 years and listed numerous approved developments the town says will add thousands of housing units. "Where are these people going to live?" the presenter asked, then named projects including Madison Ridge (about 255 units), Asteria (about 4,000 units), Belmont Station amendments (about 405 units), Rees Farm rezoning (about 1,700 units), and Robeson's Walk (about 1,200 units).
The town also highlighted projects aimed at particular populations: Comet, described as largely affordable housing with roughly 368 units; an Encore community for older adults with about 152 units; and the first phase of Del Webb (about 1,600 units). The presenter said the town's current approach calls for more than 2,400 affordable units across the large developments cited—about 10% of that total—and that town leaders are continuing discussions with developers to increase affordability.
On the commercial side, the presenter stated that nearly 23,000,000 square feet of commercial space has been approved in previously reviewed projects. The town said it will continue to use zoning reviews and standards to ensure development aligns with community priorities and that staff and the board have rejected proposals that did not meet local expectations.
The presentation also described downtown investment efforts intended to support businesses and the local economy: a downtown streetscape project to add missing sidewalks and safety improvements at the Hillsborough and Salisbury intersection; façade and building-rehabilitation grant programs offering matching funds; a public-art program and marketing and training partnerships with Central Carolina Community College. "We're investing in the future of our downtown area," the presenter said.
The presenter credited local business growth, noting about 15 new businesses opened in the last year and announcing the town welcomed a new hotel, described as a 120-room Hampton Inn and Suites. The town said it has secured additional public parking and expects the results of its first parking study to be presented to the board next month.
The presentation closed by urging residents to engage with the town—attending or streaming board meetings, following town communications and serving on advisory boards and committees.
