WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The draft Destination 2050 comprehensive plan shows that New Hanover County does not expect growth to slow.
New Hanover County planning leaders have been working on the Destination 2050 plan for more than a year. According to the county, the comprehensive plan helps outline the county’s goals, vision and land use for the future.
The plan outlines the existing conditions of New Hanover County, stating that the county is expected to continue to grow. By 2050, the population is projected to reach 333,488. The growth is an increase of more than 107,000 people, or about 48 percent, over 30 years, according to the draft plan…