Smithville revitalization plan gets nod from Planning Board
The many faces of Smithville
March 15. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Planning Board has unanimously endorsed the Smithville Revitalization Plan.
The approval at Monday’s meeting followed a detailed overview of the plan provided by Willie Jones of the Smithville Community Coalition which calls for workforce housing, rehabilitation of existing properties and subdividing some properties in the historically Black community just east of I-77.
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Under the review procedure established by the Town, the plan will also be reviewed by the town’s Architectural Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, the Mayor’s Housing Study Committee and the Town Manager.
“Once everyone has had an opportunity to review the plan and make recommendations it will come back to the Town Board for a final review,” said Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron.
Four major requests: 
1. Approve the land use plan for the Smithville section of Cornelius.
2. Approve their request for $6.8 million in American Rescue Act funds.
3. Donate seven parcels owned by the town, worth $425,000
4. Support the coalition’s request to Mecklenburg County for $5.2 million in American Rescue Act funds.
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The fair & effective use of the ARPA $ windfall will be a challenge for Cornelius Elected Representatives to thoughtfully consider best and appropriate Broad Benefit use for Cornelius Long term investment…..one time chance for this, Covid related $ 6.8 million Cornelius opportunity for so many worthy uses: police, Fire Public safety,roads, parks etc etc. Smithville Revitalization is one of many possible uses……The coalition and planning board have made a 100% proposal…..Please be careful, thoughtful with Citizen Tax Dollars paid into Federal, state, county and finally ‘ Our Town”.
Thanks to our elected Representatives…not an easy job!
Preserve Mecklenburg would look forward to assisting the preservation of properties of historic significance and importance to the residents of Smithville.