TOWN CENTER
Background and Projects
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Performing Arts/ Convention Center
Chimney Rock State Park Master Plan |
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The Town Center was originally designed to be the largest, most intensively developed, mixed use area within the town. The 1926 Plan included retail, service, civic, professional, cultural and recreational uses. The plan specifically identified locations for residential lots, hotels, motels, community buildings and transportation facilities. This page should be used as a resource by the Town Center Focus Group, Zoning and Planning Board, consultants, Parks & Recreation Board, Lake Advisory Board, Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, Town Council, Marine Commission and other committees to remain aware and informed regarding the status of all the Town Center projects… past, present and future. |
| General Area |
| Luremont 1920's - picture |
| Town Center Planning Area - picture |
| Master Plans |
| Town Center Concept 1992 - picture |
| Presentations |
| Comp Plan Presentation 6-12-07 - presentation |
| Linda Turner's Presentation 9-14-10 - presentation |
| Mayor's Presentation 2-24-11 - presentation |
| Paula Jordan's Town Center Presentation - presentation |
| Presentation to ZSR 2-28-11 - presentation |
| Clean Water Management Trust - presentation |
| Utilities |
| Sewer System - document |
| Stormwater - document |
| Water System - document |
| 1920's Plans |
| Concept Plan Close Up 1920's - picture |
| Lake Lure Concept Plan 1920's - document |
| Luremont 1920's - picture |
| Village (Business Center) Site Plan1920's - picture |
| Village Elevations 1920's- picture |
| Architectural Style |
| Architectural Review Guidelines |
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| Historic Bridge |
This bridge was constructed in 1925 over the Rocky Broad River on the town’s western boundary by the North Carolina State Highway Commission and designated as Project No. 878. The Friends of the Bridge Committee is overseeing the project to create a “flowering bridge” for pedestrian access. |
| Bridge Sketch- document |
| New Bridge Site Plan -document |
| Bridge Photo 1 |
| Bridge Photo 2 |
| Bridge Photo 3 |
| Business Center |
As depicted on the Luremont Plan, the Business Center (also known as the Village) was to consist of stores, shops, a hotel, a community house, a bus terminal, a bank, a post office, the entrance into the Bottomless Pools Park and one of three entrances into the Eastern section of the Luremont residential neighborhood. It was the primary commercial hub of the Town Center incorporating Lombardy Architectural style, as represented by the Lake Lure Inn and Arcade. The Town Center Master Plan will include strategies to revitalize and re-invent this area. The Town Center Focus Group is overseeing this project. |
| Village (Business Center) Concept 2007 - picture |
| Gateways |
The 2007-2027 Comprehensive Plan (comp plan) recommends the town “create a sense of arrival at or near Lake Lure’s corporate limits…..for the entrances to Lake Lure.” It further recommends the town “….develop a coordinated set of design plans for all gateways to create a uniform sense of arrival at the entrances of the town.” This is in accordance with Section 8, Policy CA-1-3.1, of the comp plan. This project has not been assigned to a committee yet. |
| Entrance Sign & Gateway Concept 1 - document |
| Entrance Sign & Gateway Concept 2 - document |
| Entrance Sign & Gateway Concept 3 - document |
| East Gateway Photo 1 |
| East Gateway Photo 2 |
| East Gateway Photo 3 |
| West Gatewat Photo 1 |
| West Gateway Photo 2 |
| Marina |
The Washburn Marina is located in Marina Bay at the edge of Morse Park. The Lake Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Lake Operations Department, is creating a plan to revitalize the Washburn Marina to enhance and expand public spaces, improve appearance, and increase public access and mobility to and through the Town Center. |
| Marina Concept 7-1-10 - document |
| Marina Report - document |
| Town of Lake Lure Marina 5 D1 - Aerial Plan - document |
| Marina Photo 1 |
| Marina Photo 2 |
| Mobility Initiatives |
This is a collection of various plans and projects that facilitate physical improvements for the movement of people by such means as streets, sidewalks, trails, greenways, and waterways in keeping with the community’s goals and objectives as expressed by adopted plans, appointed boards, and stakeholder input. Consideration should be given to linking places of interest in and between Chimney Rock Village, Lake Lure Village, and Chimney Rock State Park. Elements of mobility are being addressed by the various projects. |
| Greenway Master Plan - document |
| Traffic Flow Concept Bypass 1 - document |
| Traffic Flow Concept Bypass2 - document |
| Traffic Pattern Options 1_2A_2B - document |
| Traffic Pattern Options 2C_2D_31 - document |
| Gateway Walkway Photo 1 |
| Gateway Walkway Photo 2 |
| Gateway Walkway Photo 3 |
| Trolley Photo |
| Walkway Photo |
| Walk Way to Bridge Photo |
| Waterway Photo |
| Morse Park |
This is a large community park located at the northwestern end of town in the Town Center. It is free and open year round offering passive recreation opportunities and community events to residents and visitors alike. A Stormwater Plan (Phase I) has been crafted for the Town of Lake Lure to address stormwater issues as they relate to the marina parking area, the multi-use field, aesthetics, recreational uses, and wetland education opportunities. The Planting Plan (Phase II) will address landscaping, wetland enhancement and beautification. |
| Morse Park Stormwater Plan 2010 - document |
| Wetlands Report - document |
| Morse Park Photo 1 |
| Morse Park Photo 2 |
| Visitors Center |
The Visitors Center is an information hub for visitors to Lake Lure. The Town has been exploring remodeling the structure and improving its functionality. |
| Visitor Center Concept 2010 - document |
| Visitor Center Report - document |
| Visitor's Center Photo |
| Luremont Infrastructure |
Luremont was originally platted in March of 1926. It was designed to be the largest residential neighborhood in the Town Center with pedestrian and vehicle access into the Lake Lure Village (Business Center). The original plan included an extensive trail network and multiple recreational areas. The plan also included a hotel. The infrastructure (roads, trails and utilities) was never completed as planned. The town is currently evaluating existing infrastructure deficiencies. |
| Existing Water Map |
| Hydrant Photo |
| Luremont Water Tank Photo 1 |
| Luremont Water Tank 2 |
| Performing Arts / Convention Center |
There is an initiative from various community members to explore the creation of a permanent performing arts venue and a convention center in the Town Center |
| Chimney Rock State Park Master Plan (Entrance through the Business Center) |
The newly purchased state park is in Lake Lure and consists of approximately 3,000 acres. It is now owned by the State of North Carolina. The State is proposing a new entrance through the Lake Lure Business Center. The State Park is finalizing the Chimney Rock State Park Master Plan. |
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| Haynes Hill Historic Site |
The historic homes were constructed by the Haynes family in 1927 at the highest elevation in the Luremont Northeast Neighborhood served by Seton Road. The current site consists of approximately 26 acres. The owners have considered opening the site for passive outdoor recreational purposes like hiking, enjoying nature, and relaxing at the site’s pavilion and picnic facilities. Support activities such as ticket sales, scenic information services, a gift and craft shop, and a snack bar may be considered. |
| Haynes Hill Photo 1 |
| Bottomless Pools |
This scenic natural area has been a popular attraction since the early 1900’s. It consists of three separate pools, carved in solid rock, and various waterfalls created by Pool Creek. The State is considering incorporating the property into Chimney Rock State Park |
| Grant Applications |
| CWMTF Application - document |
| NEA Our Town Letter of Interest - document |
| Small Grant Project request - document |
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