Search
 

Lincoln Plans Land-Use Strategy to Cope with Expected Growth

LINCOLNTON, NC-The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Airport, about 40 miles northwest of Downtown Charlotte, will be a hot commercial development spot in the near-future but the area currently doesn't have sewer and water services to accommodate any new planned projects.

By Robert Anthony | Updated on November 01, 2000

LINCOLNTON, NC-Lincoln County, with a permanent population of about 60,000 and 300 square miles of land 40 miles northwest of Charlotte, isn’t waiting for growth to hit it on the front doorstep. County officials are planning that growth now.

Walter Fields Group Inc. and LandDesign Inc., both of Charlotte, have submitted land-use plans the county is reviewing before designating zoning categories for specific parcels and districts.

Lincoln County has grown by about 10,000 residents since the 1990 Census Bureau count. About 40% of the area’s work force commute daily to jobs outside the county, according to Barry Matherly, director of the Lincoln Economic Development Association. Local officials hope newly-attracted businesses and industry will keep the population working in Lincoln.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.