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City planners adapt during pandemic to ensure residents’ voices are heard

CONCORD, N.C. — A rapidly growing local city is now looking to transform 780 acres into a mixed-use development along George Liles Boulevard.

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The city of Concord wants to hear from residents about developing the land.

Planners across the country are adapting to ensure they hear neighbors’ voices amid COVID-19.

In the video at the top of this webpage, we speak with a planner about adjusting so residents could give feedback.