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DOWNTOWN CARY SPECIAL PLANNING AREA Downtown Cary Special Planning Area Town-wide growth has propelled the Cary community forward and created high value living and working op ons. All the while, the downtown area con nues to maintain its historic character and central civic focus. Downtown has been one of the primary areas in Cary for focused investment. Recent efforts to bring greater vitality and ac vity to Cary's downtown have resulted in strategic public investments that have improved and modernized street infrastructure, revitalized historic buildings, and enhanced civic space for the Town's residents and visitors. Today, business representa ves and community members are recognizing the need for downtown expansion and redevelopment that builds off of the area's exis ng assets and adds more dining, entertainment, housing, and employment op ons in Downtown Cary. Many opportuni es exist to transform downtown into a vibrant des na on that accommodates live, work, play, and learn opportuni es. A short walk between Cary's unique des na ons, diverse suppor ng neighborhoods, and a future downtown regional transit hub would make it easier for workers and residents to access opportuni es in and around the heart of Cary. There are several relevant plans, guidelines, and regulatory standards that have provided guidance for Downtown Cary, including: 1) Town Center Area Plan (TCAP) 2) Downtown Streetscape Master Plan 3) Public Art Master Plan 4) Land Development Ordinance (Town Center Zoning Districts) 5) Community Appearance Manual 6) Cary Design Guidelines 7) Town Center Design Guidelines Key to guiding growth in downtown, the Town Center Area Plan (TCAP) was adopted in 2001 to provide a long-range master plan for Downtown Cary and its suppor ng neighborhoods. The Town Center Design Guidelines have been part of the implementa on of the TCAP. Context Planning History Adopted August 9, 2001 produced by the Town of Cary Planning Department Town of Cary Future Land Use and Transportation Plan Add Town of Cary Seal L I N A , 1871 C O N R A Y R O T H C A R The Town Center Area Plan (TCAP) was adopted by Council in 2001. It includes a proposal for a central Town Center Park, supports higher-density development in targeted loca ons, iden fies infrastructure improvements, and promotes expanding cultural and community ac vi es. 137 COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT [NOV. 3, 2016]