Urban Growth Corridor Overview

Geographic Description

• Geographic boundaries

  • ~357,760 acres of land area

  • Approximate transit-oriented urban growth corridor boundaries

    • https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1DkTFiTbuUHWGX86GOTne1mnNwU5D6vk&usp=sharing

List of Associated Municipalities

• Winston Salem, NC

• Kernersville, NC

• Greensboro, NC

• Sedalia, NC

• Whitsett, NC

• Burlington, NC

• Gibsonville, NC

• Elon, NC

• Graham, NC

• Alamance, NC

• Haw River, NC

• Green Level, NC

• Swepsonville, NC

• Mebane, NC

• Hillsborough, NC

• Durham, NC

• Morrisville, NC

• Cary, NC

• Raleigh, NC

List of Associated Counties

• Alamance County

• Chatham County

• Durham County

• Forsyth County

• Guilford County

• Orange County

• Wake County

Traffic (along I-85 and I-40)

• Peak of 164,000 Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)

  • https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=964881960f0549de8c3583bf46ef5ed4

Prominent Local Universities (within or near this corridor)

• Wake Forest University

• Duke University

• Elon University

• University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

• University of North Carolina Greensboro

Local High Schools

• At least 70 within this growth corridor

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Largest Local Employers (Private Sector)

Population & Median Household Income

Recent Commercial Real Estate Catalyst Projects

• 250 unit Multifamily Housing Development on ~15 acres at 0 Brookford Road, Kernersville, North Carolina

  • Estimated True Owner

    • BSC Holding

      • https://www.bscholding.us/

  • Petition Description

    • Approval has been granted for the 0 Brookford Rd. rezoning initiative in Kernersville, North Carolina, a mixed-use development led by BSC Holdings. The project rezones 15.031 acres from RS-20 (Residential Single Family) to GB-C (General Business – Conditional), allowing for the development of up to 250 multifamily residential units and 8,000 square feet of commercial space. The proposal received strong community support and reflects a growing demand for integrated residential and commercial spaces in the region.

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  • Key Facts

    • Approved/Decision Date: January 13th, 2025

    • Type: Rezoning

    • Status: Approved

    • Quantity: 250

    • Land Area: 15.031 acres

• 98 unit Townhome and 74 unit Single Family Housing Development on ~33 acres at 2527 Nelson Farm Road, Greensboro, North Carolina

  • Estimated True Owner

    • Forestar

      • https://www.forestar.com/

  • Developer’s Representative

    • La-Deidre D. Matthews of Fox Rothschild LLP

      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladeidrematthews

  • Petition Description

    • Approval has been granted for the rezoning of 2527 Nelson Farm Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, advancing a multi-family housing development by Forestar. The project spans 32.52 acres and rezones the site from County AG (Agricultural) to City CD-RM-8 (Conditional District – Residential Multi-family – 8). The approved plan includes approximately 98 townhomes and 74 single-family homes, delivering a total of 172 residential units at a density of 8 units per acre. Represented by La-Deidre Matthews, the initiative aligns with the city's Comprehensive Plan and promotes diverse, high-quality housing options.

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  • Key Facts

    • Approved/Decision Date: December 16th, 2024

    • Type: Rezoning

    • Status: Approved

    • Quantity: 172

    • Land Area: 32.52 acres

• 192 unit Townhome and 36 unit Single Family Housing Development on ~60 acres at 968 North First Street, Mebane, North Carolina

  • Estimated True Owner

    • Matt Kirkpatrick

      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kirkpatrick-14878228

  • Developer’s Representative

    • Tony Tate of TMTLA Associates

      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-tate-32559b22

  • Petition Description

    • Approval has been granted for the rezoning of 968 North First Street in Mebane, North Carolina, enabling a new mixed-use Planned Unit Development spearheaded by TMTLA Associates. The project covers 60.1 acres and was rezoned from R-8, O&I, and R-8 (CD) to R-8 (CD). The approved plan includes 192 townhomes, 36 single-family homes, and approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial/retail space. The proposal was found consistent with Mebane’s Comprehensive Land Development Plan.

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  • Key Facts

    • Approved/Decision Date: February 17th, 2025

    • Type: Rezoning

    • Status: Approved

    • Quantity: 228

    • Land Area: 60.1 acres

• Industrial Facility Development on ~59 acres at 2220 Huffine Mill Road, Greensboro, North Carolina

  • Estimated True Owner

    • Johnson Development

      • https://www.johnsondevelopment.net/

  • Developer’s Representative

    • Marc Isaacson of Isaacson Sheridan

      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-isaacson-635a379

  • Petition Description

    • Approval has been granted for the rezoning of 2220 Huffine Mill Road and 250 Willowlake Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, paving the way for a new industrial development by Johnson Development. The project spans 59.2 acres and rezones the site from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to CD-LI (Conditional District – Light Industrial). Represented by Isaacson Sheridan, the rezoning was found consistent with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and considered reasonable given the site's proximity to an interstate highway.

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  • Key Facts

    • Approved/Decision Date: December 16th, 2024

    • Type: Rezoning

    • Status: Approved

    • Land Area: 59.2 acres

• Industrial Facility Development on ~90 acres at 3530 Parrish Farm Road, Garner, North Carolina

  • Estimated True Owner

    • Timmons Group

      • https://www.timmons.com/

  • Developer’s Representative

    • Jason Barron of Morningstar Law Group

      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-barron-b98a443

  • Petition Description

    • Approval has been granted for the rezoning of 3530 Parrish Farm Road in Garner, North Carolina, advancing an industrial development led by Timmons Group. Spanning 90.67 acres, the site was rezoned from Highway District (HD) and Residential-30 (R-30) Wake County to Light Industrial (LI C311) Conditional, with Limited Access Highway (LHO) and Lower Swift Creek Conservation (LSC) overlay districts. Represented by Morningstar Law Group, the project was recognized for its potential to support regional economic development.

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  • Key Facts

    • Approved/Decision Date: October 14th, 2024

    • Type: Rezoning

    • Status: Approved

    • Land Area: 90.67 acres

Conclusion

High-quality roadway and rail infrastructure, multiple prestigious universities, an in-place educated workforce, available housing, significant recent inbound investment, and a favorable geographical location make the Winston-Salem to Raleigh subregion one of the most attractive transit-oriented urban growth corridors in the US.

What to watch out for: The S-Line Raleigh to Richmond Rail Project

“The S-Line Raleigh to Richmond, or R2R, ​project involves the development, implementation, and operation of passenger rail service on the Southeast Corridor.​

This rail service will provide future high-performance passenger rail services connecting communities from Raleigh to Richmond, Va. Since its formation, the Federal Railroad Administration has recognized the importance of high-performance rail in the U.S. In 1992,​ the Southeast Corridor were the first routes connecting Charlotte, Raleigh, Richmond and Washington, D.C.

The project is being done in​ partnership between the N.C. Department of Transportation and the Virginia Rail Passenger Authority.“

Source: https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/rail/s-line-projects/raleigh-richmond/Pages/default.aspx