Middle Creek

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Where is the Middle Creek Area Plan? 

The Middle Creek (MC) Area Plan is located in the southern portion of the county bordering Johnston and Harnett County.

View the Middle Creek Area Plan Map

Middle Creek Study Area Map
The area included in the Middle Creek Area Plan.

What is the Middle Creek Area Plan? 

The Middle Creek Area Plan was approved by the Wake County Board of Commissioners on June 20, 2023. 

Input and participation from our diverse population were vital in the planning process. Thank you to everyone who provided insight into the community’s needs and vision for the future. 

View the adopted plan below or review past engagement opportunities. 

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Middle Creek Area Plan

View the approved Middle Creek Area Plan, adopted on June 20, 2023.
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Closed for Comment: View the Draft Map and Share Your Ideas

Take a look at the proposed land use designations and let us know what you think. 
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Closed for Comment: View the Map and Share Your Ideas

How would you like to see specific areas of this community grow and develop? 

Get Involved

If you live in this community (or even if you don't!) and want to help shape it for the future, you're invited to participate. Wake County staff needs to hear from you as the Middle Creek Area Plan is drafted over the next several months.

Input and participation from our diverse population are vital for any planning process to be considered successful. Insight from those who live, work and play in this area will drive planning projects that are developed with the specific community’s needs and desires, as well as their vision for the future, in mind. Share experiences, preferences and other feedback to help us why you love where you live and what you’d like to see more of.

Check out the engagement opportunities below.

Learn more about what's currently happening in the Middle Creek area

Below you'll find a story map that is intended to present information and context about the Middle Creek area. Click on the link to open the story map and scroll down to see all seven maps. Each map is expandable by clicking on the double arrows in the upper right-hand corner, and users can explore the maps in greater detail by using the "+" and "-" symbols to zoom in and out. As you zoom in more information becomes available. Users can also find their location on the map by clicking on the arrow.

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Related Projects

The following projects are ongoing in the study area. 

  1. Complete 540 
    In addition to connecting several towns and cities, this project is expected to ease congestion on area roadways.
     
  2. Beech Bluff County Park
    Construction is currently underway on Beech Bluff County Park!
     
  3. Southeast Area Study (SEAS) This project will make recommendations on regional improvements for future land use and development and multiple modes of transportation including roadways, bicycle, and pedestrian needs, transit, and even freight and rail considerations.
     
  4. U.S. 401 Corridor Study
    This study is investigating needed improvements to the U.S. 401 corridor to accommodate current and future travel and growth.

Timeline

Updates with specific dates and times will be posted on this page. You can also sign-up below to receive emails with more detailed project updates.

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Plan Kickoff
November 2022

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Public Engagement:
Ongoing

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Draft Plan
Spring 2023

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Plan Proposal
Summer 2023
 

Contact Us With Questions

areaplan@wake.gov
919-856-6310, press 8