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For Immediate Release
February 06, 2008


Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission has unanimously voted to adopt a resolution of support for the Carolina Thread Trail. The Feb. 4 resolution states that the Commission supports the Carolina Thread Trail and is committed to working with neighboring communities and The Thread staff to plan, design and build a system of trails that will connect communities, people and special regional points of interest.

“The Carolina Thread Trail is an innovative project that will enhance the quality of life of Mecklenburg County residents for generations to come,” said David Howard, Chairperson Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission. “The Planning Commission recognizes that by acting now to preserve natural green spaces to build The Thread, our region will be able to gain the associated economic, health and environmental benefits that come with trail systems.”

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission joins 19 other local governments and community organizations who have pledged their support since the Carolina Thread Trail project was announced last November.



Visit www.carolinathreadtrail.org

Additional Resources:

Supporters of the Carolina Thread Trail Resolution (www.carolinathreadtrail.org/get-involved.html)
Catawba Lands Conservancy (www.catawbalands.org)


The Carolina Thread Trail is a 15-county, two-state greenway network that will be designed and created locally through grants funded by private contributions. The Trust for Public Land will provide technical assistance to communities throughout the planning and design process. Catawba Lands Conservancy is the lead agency for the project.