Al Sharp is Project Director for FOCUS, a community-based planning consortium. FOCUS empowers local planning groups, businesses, and civic organizations through data gathering and public input, helping them to zero in on new oppor
Our region is like a puzzle. We need to connect many different pieces to ultimately realize the bigger, better picture for the future. Have you ever tried to put together a 1,000-piece big box puzz ...
Good things are happening all around our region. It’s true. Some initiatives are more familiar than others, but in addition to the City of Wilmington’s comprehensive plan and New Hanover C ...
In previous Insights, I’ve talked about the importance of regional planning as a critical element for the next 25 years. To ground this policy orientation, FOCUS has been actively seeking public ...
Remember the Magic 8-Ball toy? Ask it a question, give it a shake, and wait for the reply to appear from the murky depths. It seems like we’ve all been asking the Magic 8-Ball a common question ...
Our Cape Fear Region is in an enviable position. We’re not only experiencing a steady recovery from the 2008 recession, but according to recent trends and predictions, we should anticipate yet a ...
Officials Name Interim Airport Director, Form Search Committee
Cece Nunn and Christina Haley O'Neal
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Jun 11, 2021
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Corbett Package Co. Officials Mull Next Steps For Former Milling Site
Christina Haley O'Neal
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Jun 11, 2021
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There are several areas in which Apple and its announcement of a company location in Wake County could impact the Cape Fear region....
The Carolina Beach Boardwalk and related attractions are a staple of the tourist season and has an impact on local businesses....
While the term ‘’infrastructure improvements” may bring to mind images of bridge construction and road repair, the concept is at the heart o...
The 2021 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
