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G ROWTH T RENDS IN B RUNSWICK C OUNTY May 2018
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GROWTH TRENDSIN BRUNSWICKCOUNTY
May 2018
BRUNSWICK COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Public Planning Services
Development Approval Management (Project ApprovalSubdivisionZoningMinor CAMA)
Research Demographics and GISMapping
Special Plans Studies And Projects
Long Range amp Transportation Planning
Board Facilitation (Planning Board Board of Adjustment Technical Review Committee)
Recommendations on policy and regulatory ordinances
Staff ndash Experienced And Knowledgeable
Customer Service Focused
BRUNSWICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX (BUILDING I)75 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
BOLIVIA NC 28422
Brunswick County Part of the Wilmington amp the Myrtle
Beach SC region
Population 130897 (2017)
Labor Force 50118
Unemployment Rate 62
Six resort beaches
Close proximity to Wilmington Port
Strategically located between
Wilmington and Myrtle Beach
The county is over 820 square miles
with 19 towns
Fastest growing county in North
Carolina and ranked as of the fastest
growing in the country
Developing over 2000 acres for
industrial development
Strategically located between Myrtle Beach SC and Wilmington NC Brunswick
County is perfectly positioned for continued economic growth in tourism
manufacturing distribution and residential development
BRUNSWICK COUNTY POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Agebull Median Age 492
bull 293 over age 65
bull 164 under 18
Income amp Povertybull Median Income $46955
bull Poverty Rate 163
bull Elderly Rate 61
bull Child Poverty Rate 277
Ethnicitybull White 838
bull Black or African American 109
bull Hispanic or Latino Origins 49
Population and GrowthhellipBy the Numbers
Year Population Growth RateAnnual
National Ranking
Source US Census 2010
2006 94964 79 14th
2014 118832 31 30th
From 2000 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
487
2008 103160 51 28th
2017 130897 36 TBA
From 2010 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
218
CENSUS POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESNORTH CAROLINA
NC Ranked 9th most populous state in nation from 2016 to 2017
NC Ranked 5th in Numeric Growth in nation
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County added 4544 people from 2016 to 2017 increasing the population to 130897
Brunswick Countyrsquos Growth Rate from 2016 to 2017 was 36
Brunswick County is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC Metro Area and it was ranked as the second-fastest growing metro area in the nation in Percent Change for 2016 amp 2017
The NC Office of Budget amp Management regularly releases County amp State Population Projections
SOURCE
US Census March 2018
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
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Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
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BOLIVIA
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SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
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Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
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BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
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Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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Supply
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Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
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NAVASSA
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LELAND
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BOLIVIA
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BALD HEAD ISLAND
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CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
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Red Bug
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Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
BRUNSWICK COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Public Planning Services
Development Approval Management (Project ApprovalSubdivisionZoningMinor CAMA)
Research Demographics and GISMapping
Special Plans Studies And Projects
Long Range amp Transportation Planning
Board Facilitation (Planning Board Board of Adjustment Technical Review Committee)
Recommendations on policy and regulatory ordinances
Staff ndash Experienced And Knowledgeable
Customer Service Focused
BRUNSWICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX (BUILDING I)75 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
BOLIVIA NC 28422
Brunswick County Part of the Wilmington amp the Myrtle
Beach SC region
Population 130897 (2017)
Labor Force 50118
Unemployment Rate 62
Six resort beaches
Close proximity to Wilmington Port
Strategically located between
Wilmington and Myrtle Beach
The county is over 820 square miles
with 19 towns
Fastest growing county in North
Carolina and ranked as of the fastest
growing in the country
Developing over 2000 acres for
industrial development
Strategically located between Myrtle Beach SC and Wilmington NC Brunswick
County is perfectly positioned for continued economic growth in tourism
manufacturing distribution and residential development
BRUNSWICK COUNTY POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Agebull Median Age 492
bull 293 over age 65
bull 164 under 18
Income amp Povertybull Median Income $46955
bull Poverty Rate 163
bull Elderly Rate 61
bull Child Poverty Rate 277
Ethnicitybull White 838
bull Black or African American 109
bull Hispanic or Latino Origins 49
Population and GrowthhellipBy the Numbers
Year Population Growth RateAnnual
National Ranking
Source US Census 2010
2006 94964 79 14th
2014 118832 31 30th
From 2000 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
487
2008 103160 51 28th
2017 130897 36 TBA
From 2010 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
218
CENSUS POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESNORTH CAROLINA
NC Ranked 9th most populous state in nation from 2016 to 2017
NC Ranked 5th in Numeric Growth in nation
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County added 4544 people from 2016 to 2017 increasing the population to 130897
Brunswick Countyrsquos Growth Rate from 2016 to 2017 was 36
Brunswick County is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC Metro Area and it was ranked as the second-fastest growing metro area in the nation in Percent Change for 2016 amp 2017
The NC Office of Budget amp Management regularly releases County amp State Population Projections
SOURCE
US Census March 2018
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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Ash
Exum
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Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
Brunswick County Part of the Wilmington amp the Myrtle
Beach SC region
Population 130897 (2017)
Labor Force 50118
Unemployment Rate 62
Six resort beaches
Close proximity to Wilmington Port
Strategically located between
Wilmington and Myrtle Beach
The county is over 820 square miles
with 19 towns
Fastest growing county in North
Carolina and ranked as of the fastest
growing in the country
Developing over 2000 acres for
industrial development
Strategically located between Myrtle Beach SC and Wilmington NC Brunswick
County is perfectly positioned for continued economic growth in tourism
manufacturing distribution and residential development
BRUNSWICK COUNTY POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Agebull Median Age 492
bull 293 over age 65
bull 164 under 18
Income amp Povertybull Median Income $46955
bull Poverty Rate 163
bull Elderly Rate 61
bull Child Poverty Rate 277
Ethnicitybull White 838
bull Black or African American 109
bull Hispanic or Latino Origins 49
Population and GrowthhellipBy the Numbers
Year Population Growth RateAnnual
National Ranking
Source US Census 2010
2006 94964 79 14th
2014 118832 31 30th
From 2000 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
487
2008 103160 51 28th
2017 130897 36 TBA
From 2010 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
218
CENSUS POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESNORTH CAROLINA
NC Ranked 9th most populous state in nation from 2016 to 2017
NC Ranked 5th in Numeric Growth in nation
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County added 4544 people from 2016 to 2017 increasing the population to 130897
Brunswick Countyrsquos Growth Rate from 2016 to 2017 was 36
Brunswick County is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC Metro Area and it was ranked as the second-fastest growing metro area in the nation in Percent Change for 2016 amp 2017
The NC Office of Budget amp Management regularly releases County amp State Population Projections
SOURCE
US Census March 2018
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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Bishop
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Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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LEWIS LOOP
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OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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156662
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50985
35777
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20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
BRUNSWICK COUNTY POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Agebull Median Age 492
bull 293 over age 65
bull 164 under 18
Income amp Povertybull Median Income $46955
bull Poverty Rate 163
bull Elderly Rate 61
bull Child Poverty Rate 277
Ethnicitybull White 838
bull Black or African American 109
bull Hispanic or Latino Origins 49
Population and GrowthhellipBy the Numbers
Year Population Growth RateAnnual
National Ranking
Source US Census 2010
2006 94964 79 14th
2014 118832 31 30th
From 2000 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
487
2008 103160 51 28th
2017 130897 36 TBA
From 2010 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
218
CENSUS POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESNORTH CAROLINA
NC Ranked 9th most populous state in nation from 2016 to 2017
NC Ranked 5th in Numeric Growth in nation
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County added 4544 people from 2016 to 2017 increasing the population to 130897
Brunswick Countyrsquos Growth Rate from 2016 to 2017 was 36
Brunswick County is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC Metro Area and it was ranked as the second-fastest growing metro area in the nation in Percent Change for 2016 amp 2017
The NC Office of Budget amp Management regularly releases County amp State Population Projections
SOURCE
US Census March 2018
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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HEWETT
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Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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SOUTH
SHO
RE
WILDWOOD
DOGWOOD
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LEWIS LOOP
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OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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GIN
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TL
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AD
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LO
TT
LA
CK
EY
3RD
LEWIS LOOP
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OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
Population and GrowthhellipBy the Numbers
Year Population Growth RateAnnual
National Ranking
Source US Census 2010
2006 94964 79 14th
2014 118832 31 30th
From 2000 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
487
2008 103160 51 28th
2017 130897 36 TBA
From 2010 ndash 2017 Brunswick Countyrsquos Population Increased
218
CENSUS POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESNORTH CAROLINA
NC Ranked 9th most populous state in nation from 2016 to 2017
NC Ranked 5th in Numeric Growth in nation
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County added 4544 people from 2016 to 2017 increasing the population to 130897
Brunswick Countyrsquos Growth Rate from 2016 to 2017 was 36
Brunswick County is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC Metro Area and it was ranked as the second-fastest growing metro area in the nation in Percent Change for 2016 amp 2017
The NC Office of Budget amp Management regularly releases County amp State Population Projections
SOURCE
US Census March 2018
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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MC
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LY
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IET
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DANIELS
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SHO
RE
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FIE
LD
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D
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QU
AIL
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GREEN BAY
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CENTRAL
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BA
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IP
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HT
ST
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FR
INK
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BEAUFAIN
SU
E
MAPLE CREEK
AN
GE
LS
GIF
T
BALMORE
SE
A A
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VIR
GIN
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FO
X
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LEN
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SA
ND
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GR
EG
OR
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LEAK
WH
ELK
HESS
BU
TL
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AD
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LO
TT
LA
CK
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3RD
LEWIS LOOP
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BEACH
OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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WIS
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Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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OCEAN
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Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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2020 (projected)
2016
2010
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1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
CENSUS POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESNORTH CAROLINA
NC Ranked 9th most populous state in nation from 2016 to 2017
NC Ranked 5th in Numeric Growth in nation
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Brunswick County added 4544 people from 2016 to 2017 increasing the population to 130897
Brunswick Countyrsquos Growth Rate from 2016 to 2017 was 36
Brunswick County is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach SC-NC Metro Area and it was ranked as the second-fastest growing metro area in the nation in Percent Change for 2016 amp 2017
The NC Office of Budget amp Management regularly releases County amp State Population Projections
SOURCE
US Census March 2018
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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SOUTHPORT-SUPPLY
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OJE
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MO
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OLD MILL
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LITTLE PRONG
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PRIN
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SUNSET
BETHEL
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CC
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PIGOTT
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PEA L
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GE
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SHO
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LEW
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QU
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GREEN BAY
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EV
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GE
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BEACH
OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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WIS
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Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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CENTRAL
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LO
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3RD
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OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
POPULATION ESTIMATES
RECENT RELEASESBrunswick County experienced a 104 population increase from 2013 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 1st among NC Counties in Percent Population Change with an 189 population increase from the 2010 to 2016
Brunswick County ranked 9th among NC Counties in County Numeric Population Change by adding 20319 persons from the 2010 to 2016
Municipal Population St James is the fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County
with 4471 increase from 2010 to 2016
Leland is the 2nd fastest growing Municipality in Brunswick County with 3274 increase from 2010 to 2016
Sandy Creek experienced the lowest growth at 96 increase from 2010 to 2016
SOURCE
NC Office of Budget amp Management October 2 2017
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PRIN
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SUNSET
BETHEL
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LEE BUCK
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CC
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STOUTBENTON
DAWS C
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PIGOTT
STANBURY
BELL SWAMP
KIR
BY
TAFT
N H
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PEA L
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AIRPORT
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BS
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TRADE
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MC
MIL
LY
S BALD HEAD
W RIDGE
W FIRSTHO
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LONG
CIV
IET
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DANIELS
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FEDERAL
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SW
AM
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PL
AN
TA
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EA
RL
CHERRY
VEREEN
SHORELINE
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CASWELL BEACH
WHITE
KAY
TO
DD
SW
AIN
E MAIN
PINECLIFF
ROCK CREEK
HEWETT
SAW M
ILL
KYLE
SM
ITH
MA
RLO
W
SOUTH
SHO
RE
WILDWOOD
DOGWOOD
BLACKWELL
GOOSE CREEK
BELL
GOODMAN
OA
K
SABBATH HOME
RUSS
MIDDLE R
IVER
ED
EN
IRWIN
SUPPLY
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A
ROW
BY
PA
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FOLLY
J B
SN
OW
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LEW
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Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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PRIN
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SUNSET
BETHEL
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CC
COPAS
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PIGOTT
STANBURY
BELL SWAMP
KIR
BY
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MILL CREEK
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BS
ON
TRADE
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MC
MIL
LY
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DANIELS
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VEREEN
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PINECLIFF
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HEWETT
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SM
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MA
RLO
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SOUTH
SHO
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WILDWOOD
DOGWOOD
BLACKWELL
GOOSE CREEK
BELL
GOODMAN
OA
K
SABBATH HOME
RUSS
MIDDLE R
IVER
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IRWIN
SUPPLY
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ROW
BY
PA
SS
FOLLY
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SN
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MELANIE
SANDY RUN
HARBOR
QU
AIL
DRAY
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SEA PINES
TR
YO
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WATTS
WACCAMAW
BOUNDARYLINE
EV
AN
S
ZIO
N H
ILL
PA
RK
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HID
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WAY
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CK
INDUSTRIAL
ME
BA
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CENTRAL
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CA
CT
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TT
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LANDFILL
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D B
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LA
AD
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AID
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N OLDE TOWNE
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AN
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LS
GIF
T
BALMORE
SE
A A
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VIR
GIN
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FO
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LUDLUM
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LEN
OIR
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SA
ND
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GR
EG
OR
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LEAK
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ELK
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BU
TL
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AD
SUNNY POINT
LO
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3RD
LEWIS LOOP
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OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
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HICKMAN
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CA
MP
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CH
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MO
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OLD GEORGETOWN
MT P
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ILIN
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PRIN
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SUNSET
BETHEL
NORTHWEST
LEE BUCK
OLD
CC
COPAS
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DAWS C
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PIGOTT
STANBURY
BELL SWAMP
KIR
BY
TAFT
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AIRPORT
CALA
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BLA
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Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
Prior 2004
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Bishop
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Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
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SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
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BELVILLE
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Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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LY
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A A
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WIS
OCEAN
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Exum
Maco
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Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
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WIS
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Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Growth Patterns
2004 - 2010
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EV
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RK
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OCEAN
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Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
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Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
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NE
CK
MID
WAY
TOW
N C
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MAIN
FUNSTO
N
SOUTHPORT-SUPPLY
LO
NG
WO
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ANDREW JACKSON
GILBERT
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H-L
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RIV
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EXUM
COX
PIREWAY
MT M
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PR
OJE
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OLD OCEAN
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VILLAGE
LA
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GW
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STANLEY
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CH
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HICKMAN
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YA
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CA
MP
BR
AN
CH
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MO
OR
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MT P
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GT
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N
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MY
RT
LE
HE
AD
GO
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RN
OR
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RU
SS
TO
WN
ALLIGATOR
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OLD SHALLOTTE
OLD MILL
T
LITTLE PRONG
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ILIN
G S
PRIN
G
SUNSET
BETHEL
NORTHWEST
LEE BUCK
OLD
CC
COPAS
STOUTBENTON
DAWS C
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PIGOTT
STANBURY
BELL SWAMP
KIR
BY
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N H
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PEA L
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N
TODD
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BO
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SH
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LA
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AIRPORT
CALA
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BLA
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BS
ON
TRADE
OLD LENNON
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MIL
LY
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W RIDGE
W FIRST
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CIV
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DANIELS
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GE
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MC
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LA
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TA
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KAY
TO
DD
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PINECLIFF
ROCK CREEK
HEWETT
SAW M
ILL
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SM
ITH
MA
RLO
W
SOUTH
SHO
RE
WILDWOOD
DOGWOOD
BLACKWELL
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BELL
GOODMAN
OA
K
SABBATH HOME
RUSS
MIDDLE R
IVER
ED
EN
IRWIN
SUPPLY
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A
ROW
BY
PA
SS
FOLLY
J B
SN
OW
FIE
LD
WO
OD
AR
DLE
WIS
MELANIE
SANDY RUN
HARBOR
QU
AIL
DRAY
TON
GREEN BAY
SEA PINES
TR
YO
N
QUILT
WATTS
WACCAMAW
BOUNDARYLINE
EV
AN
S
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N H
ILL
PA
RK
ER
HID
EA
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NE
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INDUSTRIAL
ME
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CENTRAL
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S
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IP
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40T
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GO
NN
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LANDFILL
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D B
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HT
ST
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AID
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N OLDE TOWNE
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BEAUFAIN
SU
E
MAPLE CREEK
AN
GE
LS
GIF
T
BALMORE
SE
A A
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VIR
GIN
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FO
X
LUDLUM
R D
LEN
OIR
MAPLE
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SA
ND
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GR
EG
OR
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LEAK
WH
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BU
TL
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ALD
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AD
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LO
TT
LA
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EY
3RD
LEWIS LOOP
E YACHT
BEACH
OAK
HEWETT
LE
WIS
OCEAN
Ash
Exum
Maco
Eliah
Regan
Malmo
Suburb
Varnum
Midway
Bishop
Supply
Funston
Iredell
Fulford
Antioch
Phoenix
Lanvale
Seaside
Batarora
Makatoka
Freeland
Coolvale
Old Town
Woodburn
New Hope
Winnabow
Rabontown
Royal Oak
Cedar Bay
Doe Creek
Clairmont
Gooseneck
Sandy Hill
Long Beach
Mill Creek
Bell Swamp
Dark Branch
Mill Branch
New Britton
Hooper Hill
Grissettown
Yaupon Beach
Fort Caswell
Kendall Chapel
Flowers CornerOld Cumbee Place
Lennon Crossroads
Hickmans Crossroads
Strawberry Hill Landing
NAVASSA
BOILING SPRINGS LAKES
LELAND
OAK ISLAND
BOLIVIA
ST JAMES
SHALLOTTE
NORTHWEST
SUNSET BEACH
SOUTHPORT
BALD HEAD ISLAND
CASWELL BEACHHOLDEN BEACH
CALABASH OCEAN ISLE BEACH
BELVILLE
FunstonFunston
Red Bug
Funston
Russtown
Monogram
Eastbook
Longwood
Snowfield
Oak Grove
Half Hell
Secession
Easy Hill
Henrytown
Honey Pond
Thomasboro
Civie Town
Town Creek
Cedar Grove
Piney Grove
Spring Hill
Middle River
Little Prong
Shady Forest
Jinnys Branch
Gores Landing
Dixon Landing
Sunset Harbor
Mercer Landing
Brunswick County
Current Growth Patterns
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
193003
156662
141520
127750
107431
88039
73143
50985
35777
24223
20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
WHERE ARE WE GOING
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
193003
156662
141520
127750
107431
88039
73143
50985
35777
24223
20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
RECENT GROWTH INDICATORSI-140 Project Completion
Revival of Zombie Developments
6049 Units Approved since 2015
10 Approved Development Projects from 2015-Present
Shift Development Patterns
Increases Building Permit Activity
Changes in Demographics
Developments Project Shiftsbull Smaller lots
bull Smaller Homes
bull More Multi-family
bull Mixed-Use
bull More Walkable
bull Less Golf
bull Assisted Living
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
193003
156662
141520
127750
107431
88039
73143
50985
35777
24223
20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
Growth InfluencesTourism Economy
Situation Between 2 Thriving Metro AreasAvailability of Infrastructure amp Services
(Water and SewerSchoolsParks)
Demographics Transportation
Changes in Society Development Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family vs Commercial Development)
193003
156662
141520
127750
107431
88039
73143
50985
35777
24223
20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
193003
156662
141520
127750
107431
88039
73143
50985
35777
24223
20278
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000
2037 (projected)
2030 (projected)
2020 (projected)
2016
2010
2005
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
Population
Year
Brunswick County Projected Population
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
GROWTH CHALLENGES amp IMPACTSHow to Mitigate Growth Impacts
JobsTransportation
New TechnologiesWorkforce HousingAging Population
Young Flight Community Needs vs Wants
TransportationDifferences in Society
Sprawl amp Environmental ImpactsDevelopment Types amp Patterns
(Single-Family vs Multi-Family)
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
RECENT INITIATIVES TO MITIGATE
CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
DEVELOPMENT amp PERMITTING PROCESS ENHANCEMENTS amp
STREAMLINING Project Planning Sessions
Neighborhood Outreach
Project Tracking amp Online Permitting
Responsive Approval Process
EducationTraining
Flexibility amp Exceptional Design
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE (UDO) REFINEMENTSbull Promotes Great Site Plans
bull Provides Design Flexibility That Accommodates Exception Design And Great Site Features
bull Allow Conservation Cluster Subdivisions Traditional Neighborhoods
bull Encourage And Allow Best Management Practices amp Exceptional Design (Green Growth Toolbox LID Exceptional Design Etc)
bull Promote Recreation amp Smart-growth
bull Provides Incentives For Trail Network Development amp Trail Connections
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
UDO TAKES THE CARROT APPROACH Provide flexibility in exchange for projects that provide quality development that incorporates exceptional design elements Flexibility accommodate the varying needs of individual projects
Demarest Company Landscape Architects Copyright 2015 Used By Permission All rights Reserved
Scott D Stewart RLA ASLA
EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN = LIVABLE COMMUNITIES = PROJECT FLEXIBILITY
bullAccessory Units (Granny Flats)
bullSmaller Setbacks
bullNarrower Buffers
bullParking Layout Alternatives
bullNarrower Roads and ROWrsquos
bullMixture of Residential and Non-Residential Types
bullIncrease in density ndash 25
bullAdministrative Adjustments
bullSpecial Use Permits
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN
Site Preparation ndash Minimize clearing and grading Tree preservation
Stormwater ndash LID Pervious Pavement Create ldquoUseablerdquo Ponds
Architectural Elements ndash Green Building Attractive Building Faccedilade Energy Star
Natural Resource Conservation
Open Space View Sheds Recreation Space Walkable
Workforce Housing
Mixed-Use amp Town Centers
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
OTHER RECENT INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES amp IMPACTS
bull Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
bull Promote Economic Development
bull New Transportation Projects
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Refinements
bull Hazard Mitigation Plan
bull New Website -- wwwbrunswickcountyncgov
bull The Historic Architecture of Brunswick County Historical Book ($40)
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
KEY INITIATIVEShellipIN THE WORKSbull Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update
bull Brunswick County Trail Plan Implementation
bull Exceptional Design Manual
bull Shoreline Protection
bull Agriculture Development Plan
bull New Waterway Park
bull Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
bull Collaborate with NC Wildlife amp the Green Growth Toolbox
bull The Brunswick County Data Book Update
bull New FEMA Flood Maps amp Flood Ordinance Updates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
BRUNSWICK COUNTY TRAIL PLAN PROJECT
ADOPTED
MARCH 2017
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
PROJECT SCOPEbullCounty-wide Plan
bullIdentify existing Greenway Walking Trails Bike Routes amp Paddle Trails Network
bullNot a typical plan ndash very usable to everyone
bullTwo components of the Plan
oExisting Map
oProposed Map
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
EXISTING
MORE
THAN A
TRAIL
MAP
COUNTY
WIDE
MAP
Side 1
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
PROPOSED
MORE THAN A
TRAIL MAP
Conceptual Map
Exact layouts TBD on case-by-case basis
Not funded
Off-road trail facilities with a hard surface encouraged
The use of on-road bike lanes and natural surfaces are viable alternatives when hard surface off
road facilities are not feasible
Native plantings and wide corridors are encouraged
Camping along paddle trails encouraged
Implementing the NC Wildlife Green Growth Toolbox
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
PROJECT REVEALEDMost Existing Routes are On-Road
East Coast Greenway Routes
NC State Bike Route 3
Existing local bike routes
Limited Existing Hard Surface Off-road Facilities
Brunswick Forest Multi-Use Trail
Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville
Carroll Street Bike Trail
Need to Widen Focus to includes Nature Trails
Need for comprehensive source for Paddle Access Sites
Large Community ndashwide Interest in
Trails
Exciting Destinations
Variety of Existing Trail Types Exist
Variety of User Types
Variety User Needs
Need for More Online Presence
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
NEXT STEPS
Get The Word Out
Town Adoptions
Increase Online Presence
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
INTO THE FUTURE
Promote Trail
Trail Development
Update to Proposed Map
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FEEDBACK
Kirstie DixonPlanning Director910253-2027kirstiedixonbrunswickcountyncgov
