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Race Path resident urges council to prioritize phases 2 and 3 of revitalization plan
Summary
Willa Carter told Horry County Council that phases 2 and 3 of the Race Path revitalization—drainage, roadwork and sewage improvements approved in 2014—are critical to prevent displacement and improve neighborhood safety and urged renewed partnership with residents and Phoenix Renaissance Incorporation.
Willa Carter, a resident of the Race Path community, used her allotted public comment time to press the council to speed work on phases 2 and 3 of the Race Path revitalization plan, which she said were approved in 2014.
"My name is Willa Carter, and I'm a resident of the Race Path community," Carter said. She told the council the phases include "much needed drainage enhancements, roadway improvements and additional sewage services," and that moving forward would "greatly improve the quality of life for our community." Carter cited the county's own 2014 CDBG annual action plan and a HUD Urban Development archive article on Race Path revitalization to argue that past investments yielded safety and crime‑reduction benefits.
Carter asked the county to partner again with residents and the Phoenix Renaissance Incorporation, the nonprofit housed at the Race Path Community Center, which she said was "instrumental in past phases" and would help ensure community needs are met. She warned that delays could increase risks of homelessness and displacement for neighbors and said residents want an "active role and a voice in the process."
The council did not take immediate action on the request during the public comment period; routine agenda business followed. Carter's remarks were placed on the record as part of public input for council consideration at future meetings.
