The Town of Cornelius is inviting the Lake Norman community to take part in shaping its future through the Downtown Master Plan Open House, offering residents a chance to review and share community feedback on the latest draft of the 2050 vision.

Two open house sessions will be held at Cornelius Town Hall, located at 21445 Catawba Avenue. Community members can attend on Wednesday, April 29 from 4 to 7 PM or Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7 PM. The event is designed as a drop-in format, allowing attendees to stop by at their convenience during the scheduled times.

Inside the Community Room, visitors will find a series of informational stations outlining updates to the Downtown Master Plan. Town staff will be available throughout the event to answer questions, explain proposed changes, and gather community feedback from attendees. The most recent updates focus primarily on transportation improvements and implementation strategies, reflecting feedback previously shared by local residents.

The 2050 Downtown Master Plan presents a long-term, 25-year vision for the Old Town Cornelius area. It includes recommendations for land use, development patterns, transportation enhancements, branding, and historic preservation. As the plan remains in draft form, community feedback continues to play a key role in shaping its final direction before anticipated adoption in 2026.

For those unable to attend in person, the draft plan is available for review online through the Town of Cornelius website. Residents can also share community feedback via email or phone, ensuring multiple ways for the Lake Norman community to stay involved in the planning process.

Opportunities like this open house highlight the importance of community voices in guiding local growth and development. As Cornelius continues to evolve, ongoing community feedback helps ensure that future plans reflect both the character and priorities of the Lake Norman area.