Garner website promotes town planning initiatives

Okay, this may not be new to some of you, but it was to me. The sad part is that I live and vote in Garner and I missed this (Though in my defense, the plans aren't new to me but the delivery is.)

Garner has opened a new web site called GoGarner.com to showcase recent planning initiatives. "The Streetscape Design, in combination with the Transportation Plan, has the opportunity to be the beginnings of a map for making important land use, infrastructure, and public service decisions for all of Garner." (From http://www.gogarner.org/)

I have read a lot of local news about Garner and Clayton lately that is great for current and future residents because as the area continues to grow, there is a defined, comprehensive growth plan. If you have read my blog in the past then you've probably noticed I don't necessarily agree with them all the time, but I'm first in line to tell my home buyers that the planning departments and their follow through can have a profound impact on your quality of life and rate of housing appreciation.

A couple of recent notes:

• Principal John Wall of North Garner Middle School was named Wake County's principal of the year.
• The top prize of the most expensive category in this year's Parade of Homes was awarded to a Garner home (The Rosemoor).
• Crosland has reached final approval for a proposed project in the Cleveland area of Hwy's 40/42 that incorporates a massive residential and commercial development into their growing market.
• Constuction of a new, 54 unit townhome communtity including first floor masters and garages has begun (www.SoutherbyBluffs.com)

Read more news about the area at http://www.garnerclayton.com/.

Jason B. Graves