Central Pines works to produce useful, data-driven, and locally focused reports, resources, and data that cover the wide range of topics and issues that our communities face each day. From economic development and housing development, to human services and environmental impacts, we strive to make as much of our material available for you to explore and use.
Central Pines Regional Council has developed a brief overview of two major federal housing proposals currently advancing in Congress: The Housing for the 21st Century Act and the ROAD to Housing Act. 17 of 38 sections in the House package align at least in part with the Senate package. Lawmakers still have to reconcile differences to pass a final bill, but areas of alignment can give local...
CPRC maintains regular, active engagement with our state and federal legislative offices and with key government agencies to advance the interests of our organization and our member communities. We advocate in two main ways: For CPRC itself, to support our programs, operations, and funding, and for our local governments, to support federal policy that advances the needs of our region. We do this...
Regional Day is an annual event for elected officials and managers in the Central Pines Region, hosted by Central Pines Regional Council. The purpose of this event is to provide valuable knowledge and insights that will help elected officials and managers thrive in their roles, deepen their understanding of our region, and network and build relationships with neighboring colleagues and critical...
This power point is an overview of the history of transportation planning in the Central Pines Region. See how the region has changed and grown over the last century and projections for future growth. This presentation was given at the 2024 Regional Day for newly elected officials.
This overview of the Inflation Reduction Act's new Clean Energy Tax Credits focuses on the IRS's newly proposed "Elective Pay" (aka "Direct Pay") rules. This highly anticipated financial mechanism provides a historical opportunity for local governments to benefit from clean energy operations and investments.
Elective pay makes certain clean energy tax credits effectively refundable. With elective...
In 2019, CPRC and Biocenosis/Loves Creek Watershed Stewards obtained a grant from the NC Division of Water Resources to map and assess the condition of stormwater infrastructure on public roadways within a predetermined 2.7 square mile priority drainage area of Siler City. This priority drainage area contains the areas that most frequently flood within the 6.1 square mile town limits.
The goal of...
There is not a “one size fits all” model for implementation of micromobility and microtransit initiatives. Each of our local government members have special needs and face complex challenges. However, micromobility and microtransit modes are rapidly expanding to help cover “the last mile” and provide an option to communities who are often underserved by public transit, so it is important that...
Through a $16M allocation of American Rescue Plan funding from the NC General Assembly, the statewide COG network has been able to provide extensive support to local governments for COVID-19 recovery efforts and long-term resilience planning.
This report examines the first year of work by Central Pines and our fifteen peer organizations across the state to
- assist local governments in...
This Town of Goldston Unified Development Ordinance provides the zoning for the town and enforces development regulations. The ordinance promotes the health and safety of the community and is in accordance with the town’s adopted Land Use Plan.
A small area plan is a policy guide for growth and development, designed to implement the long-range vision of how an area will look, feel, and function in the future. This Existing Conditions Report sets the stage for potentially developing a small area plan for the Southern Pines Gateway area. The report documents the current land use, infrastructure, policy, and physical form characteristics of...
The purpose of this Siler City Land Development Plan (2017) is to provide a vision for the future growth and development of the Town of Siler City, and to help execute that vision through adopted goals and policies. As a guide, the plan is designed to assist public officials, citizens, and staff with evaluating the appropriateness of land development requests and to manage change in the built...