TOWN OF WAXHAW RECEIVES ‘ GREAT PLACES ’ AWARD FROM APA-NC
The American Planning Association ( APA ) has awarded the Town of Waxhaw a 2018 Great Places Award in the “ Great Main Street ” category in recognition of downtown ’ s businesses , events , and amenities .
Each year , the APA recognizes Great Places in North Carolina in various categories including Great Main Street , Great Transformation , and Great Historic Rehabilitation . Waxhaw ’ s downtown area was recognized for the historic buildings and form-based code that ensures further development maintains the town ’ s historic elements . In addition , the award recognized the town ’ s pedestrian and bicycle improvement project , which will increase the accessibility of Waxhaw ’ s Main Street .
“ We are truly honored to receive this award and believe that it belongs to everyone who helps make downtown Waxhaw a great place ,” said Waxhaw Downtown Development Manager Curt White . “ The small business owners who bring life and vibrancy to downtown , the volunteers with the Town of Waxhaw Main Street Program , and the residents who help us celebrate the history and character of Waxhaw are all part of this . The Town of Waxhaw is proud to support our thriving downtown ’ s small businesses , and to continue to implement plans that preserve the historic context that helps underpin their success .”
White will attend the APA-NC Conference in Winston-Salem this September , presenting as a 2018 Great Places Winner on behalf of the town . White will present the best practices and lessons learned while improving the historic downtown Waxhaw area , establishing the Town of Waxhaw as a leader in downtown development .
The North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association is a group of 1,400 professional and citizen planners working to preserve and create great places throughout North Carolina . To learn more about APA , please visit apa-nc . org .