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Dorton Park Masterplan Community Workshop Monday
April 8 | McGill Baptist Church
The City of Concord
is developing a Master Plan for Dorton Park that will guide a variety of
future improvements to the 24-acre park. Potential improvements include
renovating existing facilities, connecting trails to the future greenway,
restoring and stabilizing the Afton Run Branch stream, and designating new or
expanded features. The public is
invited to give feedback during the April 8 Community Workshop at McGill
Baptist Church (5300 Poplar Tent Road. Drop in anytime between 5:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. Can't make the
meeting, or want to keep up with the process and receive updates? Visit publicinput.com/concord to provide your thoughts online
and stay in touch with staff as the process moves forward. For more
information, please contact Jason T. Pauling, AICP – Senior Planner at
704-920-5641 or paulingj@concordnc.gov
Once a decade, America comes together to count every
resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance
of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first
taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution. It
counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing more than $675 billion in
federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital
programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health
care and public policy. It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost here, but as of
April 1, 2019 we’re just 1 year away from “Census Day” – April 1, 2020.
In March 2020, the Census Bureau will mail invitations to respond to nearly every household in the country and activate
the online response form. In 2020, all households will have the option to
respond to the census online, over the phone and by mail. Responses to the
2020 Census are confidential and protected by law and can only be used to
produce statistics. The City of Concord is working with community partners in
Cabarrus County to get the word out about the 2020 Census to ensure that we count everyone once and in the right location on
April 1, 2020. Neighborhood organizations play a critical role in
helping us achieve that goal by reminding members to complete their census
form and knowing where to go for help or answers to questions. I will keep
you all aware of any updated and share critical information regarding the
Cabarrus County 2020 Census count over the next year. Applying for Census jobs. Applications are being taken for a variety of jobs. Apply
on-line at 2020census.gov/jobs or by calling 1-855-562-2020. Homebuyer’s Education Workshop APRIL 13, 2019 | Concord Fire
Station #8 Am I ready to
buy a home? How much can I afford? What should I look for in a home? How do I
find a lender? What do I need to know about working with a Realtor? How do I
avoid common pitfalls in homebuying? If you have questions like these, the Homebuyer’s Education
Workshops will help you learn what you need to know. The eight-hour workshop
will be held at Concord Fire Station 8 (1485 Old Charlotte Road), on
Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Participants will receive
information that will equip them with essential tools to successfully
navigate the entire homebuying process with confidence. Prospective
homebuyers will receive a Homebuyer Education Certification at the end of the
workshop, which is necessary to meet the down payment assistance requirements
for housing assistance programs or special lender homebuyer programs. Buying a home is one of the most complex decisions you will
make. Take steps today and register to attend this special
workshop. This Homebuyer’s Education Workshop, presented by Prosperity
Unlimited, Inc. (a
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency) is being hosted in partnership by the
City of Concord's Planning and Housing
Departments. The workshop costs $35 and all attendees must pre-register
by Thursday, April 11. Reserve your seat by contacting Prosperity Unlimited,
Inc. at 704-933-7405 or emailing lmack@prosperitycdc.org. Grants & Fundraising Workshop May 20, 2019 | 6:30 | Concord City Hall (35 Cabarrus Ave West) When your
community organization need money you have to make a decision about how you
obtain that needed cash – do you raise dues? or do you find creative ways and apply for grants or fundraise Join us on May
20 as we discuss the best ideas for how to fundraise for your neighborhood
association and how to access up to $3,000 through the City of Concord’s Neighborhood Matching
Grant (NMG) program. The workshop will be held in City Hall
located at 35 Cabarrus Ave West. RSVP
required. Call (704) 920-5298 or email jzarc@concordnc.gov for more
information. Remember, it
pays to plan ahead! It’s never too early to start
planning your neighborhood improvement projects. Share the News: Improved
solid waste collection routes starting the week of May 6
** SAVE THE DATE ** 2019
Spring Litter Sweep - April 13 – April 27 Every
spring and fall, city co-workers together with recognized neighborhood organizations,
collect litter along the city’s roadsides. 2019 Spring Litter
Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 through Saturday, April
27. Litter
Sweep is a statewide roadside litter removal initiative.
Neighborhoods can win a cash prize for collecting the most bags of litter. If your neighborhood would like to participate in this
event, Sign up today – click here. For more info,
contact Cherie Jzar (704) 920-5298. City Nature Challenge -
April 26 – April 29 Become a Citizen
Scientist and join forces in a friendly competition with neighbors and
citizens in the Charlotte Metro region to explore nature all around them and
document the living things they find! The community that makes the most
observations of nature, find the most species, and have the greatest number
of participants wins the challenge. To learn more about the City Nature
Challenge and iNaturalist in person,
come out to the Bunny Run Festival (Saturday, April 20, 9-11 a.m. in
Downtown Concord) and Flutter By Earth Day
(Monday April 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at McGee Park). Learn more and see which
other cities are participating by visiting citynaturechallenge.org. Safe Disposal Event - Saturday April 27 The
Spring 2019 Cabarrus-Concord Safe Disposal Event is Saturday April 27, 9-11
a.m., at CFA Village Parking Lot located at 280 Concord Parkway N. Two shred
trucks will be onsite providing free secure document shredding and recycling
for Cabarrus County residents. Please limit your documents to no more than
three 13-gallon trash bags or bankers boxes. The
event will also feature free, safe collection and disposal of electronic
waste (such as televisions, computers, and other devices) and unused/expired
prescription medications. For more information on the Spring 2019
Cabarrus-Concord Safe Disposal Event, call 704-920-3209. April 2019 Neighborhood Meeting Calendar
Neighborhood News is published monthly and information from neighborhood
associations and others are welcome. Please share this newsletter by forwarding it to your
neighbors - post an excerpt in your community's newsletter, post a copy on
your community bulletin board, website, Facebook or Nextdoor page. |
Cherie
Jzar, AICP Physical
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