Cabarrus Today

The City of Concord is seeking community input on the final development of the George W. Liles Parkway Small Area Plan. This plan, guided by community feedback and pending adoption by the City Council, aims to define goals for future development and public investment in the George Liles Parkway corridor. The area is one of the fastest-growing sections of the city, offering potential for improved connectivity and development that could enhance residents' quality of life.

The city's previous call for public input saw a strong response, with at least 100 residents attending a meeting at the Cabarrus Country Club on April 28. During this meeting, attendees received updates from the Planning and Neighborhood Development Department staff on both the George Liles Parkway Small Area Plan and the Weddington Road Corridor Plan. They also had opportunities to ask questions and review draft plans.

A vision for the George Liles Parkway study area was developed based on public engagement, market analysis, and stakeholder input: "Future development of the George Liles corridor should include vibrant live-work-play communities with a focus on healthy active living, and connected & accessible places, ultimately enhancing the quality of life of residents and the community."

The current plan outlines steps from infrastructure, policy, and regulatory perspectives to achieve this vision. The public is encouraged to review final plan details and provide comments through July 14 by visiting publicinput.com/GeorgeLiles.

Public comments will be considered in final presentations to be reviewed by both the Planning & Zoning Commission on July 19 and City Council during their August meeting.

For more information about small area plans in Concord, visit concordnc.gov/areaplans.