Community Redevelopment & Renewal Grants Update

At the City Council meeting held on September 18, 2023, Assistant to the City Manager, Matthew Pierce, presented the latest information regarding the grants being sought/received by the City.

EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant

• Awarded $500,000 in 2022 (2022-2026)
• Identify “brownfields” and return to productive use.
• Area plans along Monroe Street and W. Front Street.

Rural & Tribal Assistance Pilot Program

• Applied in August 2023 for $240,000
• Intersection study (engineering, design) of Garner Bagnal and Shelton Avenue.
• Safer for pedestrians, better for motorists

RAISE Federal DOT grant

• Applying Q1 2024
• $13,000,000-$15,000,000
• Redevelopment of S. Center & Shelton Avenue

                Linear Park (path portion)

                Amity Hill Road Realignment

                Crossing of GB & Shelton

                Streetscaping

                Land acquisition

Thriving Communities Program

• Awaiting NOFO
• Two-year, up to $1.8M
• Community capacity toward fixing community challenges

                Food deserts

                Personal transportation

                Housing needs

Call for Participants / Request for Council Input

The City is seeking suggestions / volunteers to provide guidance and input in the following areas:

• Shelton Avenue
• South Statesville
• W. Front Street
• Monroe Street

If you live, work, worship, or play in these areas and are interested in helping, please contact Matthew Pierce.

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