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Cornelius Access Center construction and Good Neighbor Agreement

Open Door Housing Works is building a permanent Access Center on Fourth Street with showers, laundry, 50 severe-weather shelter beds, job training, and homebuyer services. The Safe Rest Village closes in September and construction starts in October. Community feedback sessions this month will shape a Good Neighbor Agreement on how the site operates.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 3, 2026

HighDevelopment

Downtown parking study via urban renewal amendment

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a plan amendment to fund a parking study for the town center. The study will assess current parking, recommend time limits and dedicated lots, and prepare the city for redevelopment as state law limits parking mandates.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Jan 5, 2026