Pottstown Community Preservation Plan
Pottstown Community Preservation Plan
The Pottstown Community Preservation Plan goal is to identify what the community values and hopes to achieve for Pottstown. The Town of Huntersville has enlisted the consulting firm, Neighboring Concepts to assist with this project. As described by Neighboring Concepts, "We help communities design their own future." They will develop the plan of action to fulfill the community’s intentions. To share your thoughts with the team, you can comment below or call and leave a voicemail at 855-925-2801, with project code 11150.
Events
Proposed Project Timeline
Kickoff Meeting for Pottstown Community Preservation Plan
At this kickoff meeting, we will discuss the future of the Pottstown Community and how we can preserve what makes it special! This open meeting will provide an opportunity for everyone in the community to share their thoughts, priorities, and ideas for addressing challenges and embracing opportunities. Your voice is essential in this process—let’s work together to shape a plan that reflects your shared vision!
- 2025-0220_Community Meeting 01 Meeting Summary.pdf
Board Considers Adoption of Pottstown Community Preservation Plan
The Town Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of Pottstown Community Preservation Plan.
Public Hearing
The Pottstown Community Preservation Plan’s purpose was to identify what the community values and hopes to achieve for Pottstown. The Town of Huntersville has enlisted the consulting firm, Neighboring Concepts to assist with this project. Neighboring Concepts has worked with the community since December 2024 to co-create this plan. The plan will be brought to the Town Board of Commissioners for review. It will emphasize sustainability, long-term stewardship, and actionable steps for the community, the Town, and partners to bring the plan to life.
A public hearing will be held in person at Town Hall located at 101 Huntersville-Concord Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. The public is invited to attend and comment during the public hearing for this request. The meeting will be livestreamed for those who would like to listen only on YouTube at UserID: @townofhuntersvillenc28078
A copy of the draft plan and the presentation slides from the hearing are available here, click on FILES. Or you can view a printed copy of the draft plan at the David B. Waymer Recreation & Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Comment on Draft Preservation Plan
YOU’RE INVITED
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
David B. Waymer Recreation & Senior Center, Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, NC
This special event will unveil the Draft Plan, which reflects months of community conversations, storytelling, and strategy-- now brought to life in a comprehensive preservation plan for preserving and enhancing Pottstown’s homes, heritage, and future. The Pottstown Community Preservation Plan goal is to identify what the community values and hopes to achieve for Pottstown.
What to expect:
- A presentation of the Draft Preservation Plan
- Highlights from each phase of community engagement
- A chance to give feedback before presentation to Town Board of Commissioners
- A moment to recognize our shared progress and next steps
Let’s review the work and your vision for the future!
Pottstown Preservation Plan Community Forum on Neighborhood Preservation
You're Invited: Pottstown Preservation Plan Community Forum on Neighborhood Preservation
Topic: Partnering for Preservation – Lessons from Community Leaders
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: David B. Waymer Center, Multipurpose Room 1A (next to the gym), 14008 Holbrooks Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Join us for an engaging conversation about how a community like Pottstown can preserve its homes, culture, and identity in the face of change.
We'll hear from local community leaders and organizers within Mecklenburg County who have hands-on experience developing grassroots strategies to fight displacement, grow nonprofit capacity, and protect neighborhood character.
This is a space to learn, ask questions, and begin shaping a preservation plan that fits the community.
What to Expect:
- Stories and insight from local leaders
- Ideas on how to get started with community preservation
- Tips for building partnerships and neighborhood-led efforts
- Open Q&A and discussion
We hope you’ll join us to help shape the future of Pottstown, together!
Join Us at the HCDA Festival!
What: We’re popping up at the HCDA Festival! If we haven’t connected with you yet, this is the perfect opportunity to stop by, say hello, and make your voice heard.
When: June 7, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: David B. Waymer Park
Who: Residents of the Pottstown Community and the broader Huntersville area
Why: Your input is essential to the Pottstown Community Preservation Plan. We want to understand what makes Pottstown special to you and what should be protected or improved moving forward. This is a casual, creative way to be part of shaping your neighborhood’s future.
Contact:
Eric Orozco
Neighboring Concepts
Eric@neighboringconcepts.com
Bring a friend, enjoy the festival vibes, and help us dream up a future that celebrates the heart of Pottstown!
Community Cookout, Preliminary Results of Co-Creation
Community Cookout!
This community cookout is focused on showcasing what we have accomplished so far. Let’s discuss the preliminary concepts for the Preservation Plan strategies and weigh in on which options to carry forward into our evaluation phase.
Grab a plate, sit down and see what we have co-created. Your input is helping to shape the roadmap for the Pottstown Community Preservation Plan.
There will also be an update on the Town's grant application to fund the Church Street Extension & Downtown Connections project (which includes sidewalks on Dellwood Drive, Central Avenue, and Holbrooks Road).
One-on-one Discussions for Pottstown Community Preservation Plan
Please sign up to share your specific ideas for the future of Pottstown. Whether you want to see more community spaces, protect historic landmarks, or have visions for new opportunities in the neighborhood, your input is essential in shaping a plan that reflects the needs and dreams of Pottstown residents.
After you register, we will follow up with you regarding your specific time and location to meet with Neighboring Concepts.
These discussions are by appointment only. Contact Daniel McNamee, daniel@neighboringconcepts.com
Thanks for your interest! Registration is closed because the event has concluded.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
This workshop is focused on visioning.
- What does the future of Pottstown look like to you?
- What do you hope to see preserved, improved, or introduced?
Join us to share your ideas, engage in creative exercises, and contribute to a collective vision for the community. Your input will help shape the roadmap for the Pottstown Community Preservation Plan.
Your voice matters! This is an opportunity to help define the future of Pottstown—ensuring it remains a place where history, culture, and community thrive. Whether you want to see more community spaces, protect historic landmarks, or have visions for new opportunities in the neighborhood, your input is essential in shaping a plan that reflects the needs and dreams of Pottstown residents. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact!
While enjoying some snacks, let’s dream big together and create a future that honors the past while embracing new possibilities.
Thanks for your interest! Registration is closed because the event has concluded.
One-on-one sessions
We are in our listening and understanding phase of the project. So far, we have heard what you cherish about Pottstown and what preservation means to you. You also shared ways you would like to meet with our team—on the weekends through meaningful conversations. This is a chance to hear from community organizations (churches, groups operating in the area, community organizations, and others). Neighboring Concepts will be reaching out to set up these meetings. We want to hear your thoughts on honoring history and culture, community engagement and support, preservation and development, faith and social impact, and vision for the future. If you want to participate in a session, you can email Daniel McNamee, Neighboring Concepts, daniel@neighboringconcepts.com or call and leave a voicemail at 855-925-2801, with project code 11150.