development
New state law concerns Cornelius officials
Dec. 10. By Dave Vieser. A controversial state law passed by Republican state legislators–it reduces the power of elected officials such as newly elected Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson–contains other elements which have raised concerns for local officials. The matter arose at the Cornelius Town Board Meeting of Dec. 2, as commissioners were discussing legislative […]
Cain Center will reshape sculpting, western entry to downtown
Dec. 3. This month the Cain Center for the Arts will officially acquire three historic properties on Catawba that will be the centerpiece of the new $4.7 million community redevelopment project. Groundbreaking is expected in January or February, depending on permitting, which is underway. The grand opening will be late spring/early summer of 2026, according […]
Preserving trees: Will Town Board go out on a limb?
June 12. By Dave Yochum. Question: Is there a tree preservation ordinance? Anything that actually prevents clear-cutting? Susan Johnson, town commissioner, responds: “Unfortunately not at this time. We can make conditions to specific projects such as limiting the amount of trees removed based on a site plan that could address clear-cutting. I personally am not […]
Clearing for roundabout, apartments takes toll on landscape at Cornelius/Davidson border
March 19. By Dave Yochum. A roundabout being built on Main Street just south of the Norfolk Southern Railroad trestle has been years in the making but site work over the weekend caught people in Davidson and Cornelius by surprise. A vast swath of trees has been cut down to make way for the roundabout which will relieve […]
State of Junker property prompts concern from Planning Board member
March 18. By Dave Vieser. The Junker property, a mixed-use development on West Catawba continues to be a thorn in the side of local residents and officials. The newest issue involves incomplete clearance of trees, leaving large tree trunks spread over portions of the 12-acre property, as well as branches wrapped into phone and cable […]
Plenty of development projects are in the pipeline
Feb. 14. By Dave Vieser. Near the conclusion of this week’s Planning Board meeting, acting chair Joe Dean raised a question which has been on the minds of many residents since Cornelius Today published the “Projects Approved But Never Built List” in the February print edition. The list contained information on more than two dozen […]
Griffin family proposing event venue, family compound on Nantz
Dec. 20. By Dave Yochum. Members of the Griffin family, former owners of the Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheels & Auto Repair chain, have unveiled plans to turn lakefront property on Nantz Road into an events venue. The project, which would need approval from the town, includes three smaller residences on a separate and adjacent parcel […]
Mill’s Market may take another step forward
Sept. 6. By Dave Vieser. A public hearing on Mill’s Market, a major downtown Cornelius development project, will take place on Monday Sept. 18 starting at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. The planned 250,000 square foot development would be four stories tall and, if approved, one of the most significant projects downtown ever, in the […]
Open letter to elected officials on growth
[Opinion] June 19. To: last cycle newly elected commissioners & long time mayor: From: Bill Brophey As a now 25 Year Cornelius Homeowner Citizen….THE TIME HAS COME FOR A ZERO GROWTH POLICY WITHIN CORNELIUS. (I could never imagine such an attitude until 2023.) I understand property rights….realistic Growth trajectories…aspirations and all such good expectations, work, […]
What do you think? Public info session planned about Summit Farms
April 28. Developer Summit Farms LLC proposes to develop about 57 acres site to include a mix of commercial, residential and agricultural areas along Shearer Road. Summit Farms proposes 93 units and commercial services in a variety of building types, multiple open spaces including a working farm, and multi-use path facilities running along Shearer Road, […]
