Board of Commissioners to consider new comprehensive plan for New Hanover County

The comp plan has been in the works for a year and a half, and county commissioners just recently got a finalized draft. They’ll have a hearing about it on Monday, where they can hear from the public about it directly. But several commissioners have said they won’t hold a vote yet because there’s so much to read and discuss.

Staff focused on community engagement to develop the plan, and followed the county commissioners’ directive to focus on environmental stewardship and resilience, quality of place, and infrastructure and support services.

Planning Director Rebekah Roth says housing is certainly a key part of the plan, even if it’s not a pillar…

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