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Southwest Area Study
Roger Henderson, Ramey-Kemp staff
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The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) have embarked on the development of an update to the original Southwest Area Study that will address the changes in land use and transportation in the area since 2012 and serve to inform the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).
Work on this study involved the consulting firms Ramey-Kemp & Associates, Stantec, and City Explained, Inc. Over the past year extensive work has been done and meetings have occurred to review land use, policy and transportation proposals. Public outreach has also served as a major component of the planning process.
A total of 11 Core Technical Team and Stakeholder Oversight Team meetings were held for this project; in conjunction with social media, website content, public meetings, and regional “pop-up” events. Presentations updating the TCC and Executive Board have been given at past meetings as well.
The consulting team of Ramey-Kemp & Associates has completed their Study recommendations for presentation. The Southwest Area Study Report and associated Appendices will be available for public review and comment from June 26 through July 26, 2019. A public hearing will be scheduled for the August 21 CAMPO Executive Board meeting.
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