Michelle Nance, Deputy Executive Director at Centralina, received the prestigious title of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Fellow for outstanding achievements in urban and regional planning. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

EVENT May 30th: Refresher on Economic Development Incentives. Learn about economic incentives and their impact on private investment and job creation, incentive tools, key updates in state/fed policies and how to utilize incentives effectively.

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Centralina Awarded Largest Brownfields Grant in the State. This work will help transform once-polluted, vacant and abandoned properties into community assets. Focus areas will be on textile mill villages Town of Spencer, NC and the Cities of Mount Holly and City of Albemarle

Bessemer City’s Stinger Park opened in 2023. The new facility boasts baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, nature trails, jungle gyms, a splashpad and more. Learn how @mcgillassociate helped bring Bessemer City’s vision to life. loom.ly/jDkOVU8

📋 SURVEY: You are invited to participate in a 'Perceived Accessibility to Public Transit' survey being conducted by ECU Dept. of Geography, Planning and Environment. The goal is to understand how accessibility impacts first and last mile travel to public transit. loom.ly/ljuLLPk

🗓️EVENT June 4th: Connecting Clean Transportation & #AffordableHousing . Learn about the Affordable Mobility Platform project happening & the steps being taken to advance electric vehicle car sharing in underserved communities. Free for member communities. loom.ly/dbo7U-8

EVENT May 30th: Refresher on Economic Development Incentives. Learn about economic incentives and their impact on private investment and job creation, incentive tools, key updates in state/fed policies and how to utilize incentives effectively.

loom.ly/cY_XpGE

📆 Mark your calendars for the upcoming Charlotte EV Ride and Drive on May 20th! Learn about the latest EVs for your fleet and hear real-world experiences from others in our region. CentralinaCleanFuels will be on hand to help answer your questions. lnkd.in/efXqMAY6

Next stop on the 'Sights in the Centralina Region' tour: Town Of Cramerton

Get active at Goat Island Park (no goats, sorry!) and cool down with some local ice cream at Floyd & Blackie's.

What else should visitors check out? Share your Cramerton recommendations below!

🚲 May is National Bicycle Safety Month! 🚲

No matter your mode of transportation, road safety is a shared responsibility. Join the conversation and raise awareness about traffic safety with BikeWalk NC's PSA 'In This Together'.

Watch the full video: loom.ly/RDgHLr0

#NCFunFact : Asian Americans have one of NC's highest #LaborForce participation rates at 85% of 25-44 year-olds.
More from myFutureNC: bit.ly/3ycdbb7
Governor Roy Cooper's #AAPIHeritageMonth proclamation: bit.ly/4bsXmel

Centralina Learns Event: TDM for Workforce & Economic Development on May 16th, 11:30am - 1pm

Learn about the relationship between TDM and economic development, as well as the role planners can play in implementing TDM strategies in their communities. loom.ly/C2F-jZo

Let's round out our 'Sights in the Centralina Region' stops this week in the Town of Stanley.

Drop by between May - September to attend one of the 'Coolin Out Concerts on Main.' Visit in October for the annual Country Fest or in December for the town Christmas parade!

Productive Board of Delegates meeting tonight with small group discussions around #AffordableHousing . Delegates will next participate in an open house.

We're dropping by the City of Kings Mountain as our next 'Sights in the Centralina Region' tour stop.

Enjoy a relaxing boat ride at Moss Lake and finish your day with some vino at Veronet Vineyards & Winery.

Where else should people check out when visiting King's Mountain?

Celebrate #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek with us! 🎉 Let’s honor the hard work and dedication of public servants who work tirelessly for our communities. From healthcare workers to educators, firefighters to law enforcement, public servants play a vital role in our daily lives.

Let's head to Visit Belmont for the next stop on our road trip tour!

Start with breakfast at Honeycomb Cafe and take a stroll through nature at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden or walk around on campus at Belmont Abbey College.

What other gems should people explore in Belmont?

On Monday, a shooting left four CMPD News officers dead. Since then, our hearts have been with the family and friends of these fallen heroes. We will continue to keep these officers in our hearts as the greater Charlotte community comes together to remember those we have lost.

Explore the charm of Village of Marvin at Marvin Efird Park!

Play disc golf, enjoy the redwood playground or join the community garden. Plan your trip around annual events like movie night under the stars!

What other must-visit spots in Marvin do you recommend?

Centralina Learns Event: TDM for Workforce & Economic Development on May 16th, 11:30am - 1pm

Learn about the relationship between TDM and economic development, as well as the role planners can play in implementing TDM strategies in their communities. loom.ly/C2F-jZo