American Rescue Plan in Action: Marion Makes Important, ‘Iconic’ Investments
Marion improved its water infrastructure, addressed staffing needs and, most notably, secured a key piece of its downtown landscape.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Sylva Getting a Lot Out of a Little
Sylva — with a shovel-ready project addressing infrastructure and a downtown asset — targets an ideal ARP investment. …
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Waynesville Quickly, Effectively Targets Biggest Needs
Only a year after receiving its first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds, Waynesville has invested nearly all of it — and the impact is already being felt.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Brevard Strategizes Through Stormwater
Through its ARP funds and through careful project selection, Brevard will fix its biggest area of need — stormwater — while also furthering the city’s long-term strategic goals. …
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Havelock Invests in Infrastructure, Sets Up Economic Development
Havelock has a tremendous economic development opportunity with the development of future Interstate 42. Its American Rescue Plan investment allow them to prepare to take advantage of that chance. …
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan: Durham Thriving Through Community Engagement
Durham’s citizen engagement process is not simply an obligatory step of ARP – it is the crux of the program. And it’s proving the potential of community-led initiatives.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Jacksonville Focuses on Sewer Infrastructure
Through a single focus, Jacksonville addresses both current need and future planning, all while providing much needed relief to the community.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Gastonia Takes Patient, Prudent and Preparation-Focused Approach
Here’s how you prepare for a generational opportunity.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Wilson Makes Far-Reaching Investments Towards Long-Term Transformation
Wilson’s ARP investments will touch every corner of the city and, by balancing both immediate needs and long-term goals, are certain to yield generational returns. …
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Angier Leverages Funds, Partnerships to Meet Growing Needs
Angier has an infrastructure need and an existing partnership to make it happen. …
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Highlands Tackles Critical Water Investment
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Highlands will use ARP funds to complete its most pressing infrastructure need. …
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan in Action: Mooresville Meeting Both Immediate and Long-term Needs
The ARP allows towns the opportunity to both recover from the pandemic and to prosper well into the future. Mooresville is taking advantage of both categories.
Read MoreSmall Town Financial Viability: Overcoming Debt and Building Resiliency in Ahoskie
Following investment in several large capital projects, Ahoskie found itself in deep debt. Through a careful process of review, cost cutting and efficiency finding, they’re working their way to the other side. A case study from UNC’s Environmental Finance Center.
Read MoreThe Historic Preservation Showcases
Elizabeth City started the Historic Building Showcase, and Tarboro formalized it. Now, the format promises to boost towns’ rehabilitation efforts statewide.
Read MoreUtility Regionalization in Bethel
What is happening in the town of 1,700 may offer a model for other financially struggling rural water and sewer systems.
Read MoreA Tourism Boost Through Placemaking and Partnerships in Western Carolina
Sylva, Webster, Dillsboro and the rest of Jackson County have developed into one of the state’s premier destinations. In an area surrounded by beautiful towns and counties, here’s how their approach to tourism won out.
Read MoreBurnsville and Yancey County Team Up, Tackle Main Street
With resources on hand and a supportive community, Burnsville and Yancey County partnered and set their sights on Main Street. Here’s how they fostered entrepreneurship and created a thriving downtown.
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