Since the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November 2021, Town staff have been using it as a tool to guide goals and initiatives across all departments.
The purpose of Leland 2045 is to enable Leland officials and citizens to anticipate and constructively respond to growth and change, and to encourage the development of safe and healthy, built, and natural environments that create opportunities for all. The planning document outlines goals, policies, and implementation strategies that were developed through a robust public engagement process.
Through collaboration with Planning staff, the community, and the Leland 2045 Focus Group, the following six themes were created to represent a vision to collaboratively advance the economy, society, culture, and the environment. The accompanying updates have been pursued in accordance with these themes from May to August 2023:
Highly Valued and Protected Natural and Cultural Resources
- Initially zoned approximately 7.08 acres into the Conservation District.
- Provided a letter of support for the WMPO's grant application for NCDOT's Paved Trails Feasibility Grant. The project pertains to the feasibility of constructing a 10'-12' multi-use path facility in the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor from Phoenix Park in Navassa to Brunswick Nature Park in unincorporated Brunswick County.
Livable, Diverse, and Connected Neighborhoods that Accommodate Growth
- Initially zoned approximately 13.26 acres into the Multi-Family Zoning District, which will be able to accommodate residential uses that can support the Town's influx of new residents.
A Resilient and Stable Economy
- Annexed approximately 78.48 acres into the Town for conservation, commercial, and residential land uses.
An Inclusive, Supported, Healthy, Safe, and Educated Community
- Awarded $10,000 FOCUS Broadband Connect Grant, which will be used on the upcoming Founders Park renovations.
- Leland Fire/Rescue conducted live fire training on June 28 using a donated house. Multiple fire departments participated in this training.
- Emergency Management held the Town's annual Hurricane Expo on June 10.
Infrastructure that Supports Community Life
- Applied to the NC Department of Environmental Quality for a Brownfields Assessment for the Future Sturgeon Creek Park.
An Active Participant in a Cooperative Region
- Police entered into an agreement with the State Bureau of Investigations to acquire criminal investigation training and equipment.
- Police and Fire participated in a full-scale active shooter drill at Town Creek Middle School on June 15 with other law enforcement and fire agencies.
- Fire is assisting the Brunswick County Fire Chiefs Association with conducting a Youth Fire Academy for high school students.
Quarterly updates to Leland 2045 seek to show how departments Town-wide are incorporating the plan’s current and long-range goals. These updates will be shared each quarter with Town Council and on the Town’s website and social media platforms.
View the full quarterly update and newsletter.
Learn more about Leland 2045 and view the full plan.
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