Southern Pines Comprehensive Plan
Southern Pines (NC) had last adopted a long-range plan in 1988 – a plan which focused almost exclusively on transportation and land use. In the wake of controversy for which the existing plan provided little guidance, the Town Council voted to commission a major update. Following a national selection process, Southern Pines hired Studio Cascade to rewrite its plan with a much expanded scope, and to involve the public in the process every step of the way.
Working with the Town and with a Council-appointed Advisory Committee, SCI led a process including numerous cross-town meetings, a downtown plan headquarters, mailed and on-line questionnaires, a project website, citizen photo surveys and much more. The resulting plan was adopted by unanimous vote of both Planning Commission and Council, and provides direction on a wide range of issues – reflecting the values of many citizens that had never been consulted before.
Client Reference:
Reagan Parsons
Town Manager
910-692-7021
parsons@southernpines.net
Dates of Involvement: 2010 – 2013
Cost: $110,000
