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F CUSOn Appearance Commission Honors Eight Properties The City-County Joint Appearance Commission recently honored eight properties as part of its second annual Community Appearance Awards Program. City Launches The awards program recognizes properties in Cumberland County that are improving the appearance of the community. Redesigned Website The City of Fayetteville has launched a redesigned website with improved accessibility. The portal-style navigation is split into sections for residents, businesses, government and visitors.  affect that sector of the population.  broken into community services, employment, parks and recreation, planning and development projects, public safety and transportation. Forms and information on licenses and permits are available in the businesses section. Links to the Chamber of Commerce and other economic development material are listed, also. City Council information and links to Cumberland County, state and federal governments are accessible on the government page. Visitor and City department information is available on those respective pages.  videos, a dynamic header graphic and an upcoming events list. To visit the new City website, log onto www.cityoffayetteville.org. Strategic Plan Guides City  year 2011 strategic plan. The elements of this strategic plan include a 15-year vision statement, a mission  work plan with targets for action that will guide policy and management agendas. The one-year work plan began July 1, 2010 and runs through June 30, 2011. Attainment of the City’s goals result in greater tax  more attractive city, a growing city with livable neighborhoods, greater community unity and a revitalized downtown. Several targets for action address planning and community development.  for action that will modernize zoning districts and establish minimum development standards. It will encourage high quality physical development. The document is subject to further review and approval by City Council. Hospital area planning is another study that is a target for action. A planning team is addressing questions dealing with new development and standards, conserving neighborhoods, accommodating economic  continued next page Awards recipients and categories are as follows:  Townhouses, located at the corner of Hay Street and Ray Avenue in downtown Fayetteville, for Best New Residential Property  for Best New Non-Residential Property  in Stedman, for Best Revitalization of a Residential Property  downtown Fayetteville, for Best Revitalization of a Non-Residential Property     Fayetteville, for Best Landscaping Project   Green Project  Avenue in Fayetteville, for Best Restoration of a Historical Property. continued next page Visit Our Website For More Details www.bmdryhydrotherapy.com 6 UCW AUGUST 11-17, 2010 988 Millstream Rd. Fayetteville, NC WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM

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