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CVS is proposing to build a 2 story 24,000 square foot building and parking lot in the Center of Carrboro on the corner of Weaver St and N. Greensboro St. (See Map). In order to construct this building at least 2 Historic Mill-houses will be demolished and many mature trees will need to be cut-down. See the developer's initial plans at this Link.
What are the consequences for Carrboro?
To name a few..
- This major development will have a huge impact on the character of downtown Carrboro. (see aerial photos). The effects will be clearly seen from the Weaver St Market Lawn.
- Traffic volume and congestion will increase at an already dangerous intersection of downtown. This will increase danger for pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic will also increase into the surrounding neighborhoods.
- A high volume 24-Hour CVS will dramatically increase noise and light pollution very near to the mill-house residential neighborhood. There will be more truck deliveries and dumpster pick-ups.
However, we do believe this corner could be developed by others in a smart way that would be a much better fit for downtown.
What can you do?
- Tell the Carrboro Alderman your opinion on this project. The developer must ask the town to rezone residential and light-commercial properties on Center Street in order for them to build a parking lot.
- Attend meeting the developer is holding on March 14th at 7PM at Carrboro Town Hall.
- Attend community organizing meeting April 3rd at 2PM at Carrboro Town Hall.
- Join out Google Groups announcement list (in lower right corner of this blog OR click here). This will be a low-traffic list with only essential announcements.
- Discuss in comments section below and tell everyone who might be affected by this.
http://www.orangepolitics.org/2010/10/cvs-planning-major-development-in-downtown-carrboro
http://www.carrborocitizen.com/main/2010/11/11/development-on-key-corner-gets-first-review-by-board/
http://heraldsun.net/view/full_story/10274184/article-Carrboro-may-soon-house-a-new-CVS?instance=main_article
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/11/09/792581/carrboro-board-reviews-plans-for.html#story_tab_main%23ixzz156AuRELJ
I do not understand why CVS wants to build a bigger store on that corner. I wonder what the plan is for the CVS that is already there?? Part of Carrboro's charm is that it doesn't have a lot of huge, chain stores. Not only would it be an eye sore, but it is completely unnecessary.
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