Cary Downtown - Enhancing the Heart, Nurturing the Soul

Downtown, the Heart of Cary, has always been where we come together for celebrations, a glimpse into the past, and a taste of urban living.

The Vision:

To make downtown a unique, vibrant, dynamic, pedestrian-friendly location that is a regional destination and place to live, work and play.
-Town Center Area Plan, 2001

Improvements in the Works

  • New streetscapes
  • New Town Square
  • Community Arts Center
  • Town Center Park
  • Cary Center for the Performing Arts
What's Up Downtown?Want to learn more? See a general overview of recent planning efforts and future plans.

Plans/Studies

Town Center Area Plan

Downtown Cary Streetscape Project

Town Center Civic and Cultural Arts Study

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Facilities Master Plan

Public Art Master Plan

Downtown Parking Strategic Implementation Plan

Resources

Facade Improvement Program

Affordable Housing Initiative

Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative

Town Development Regulations

Land Development Ordinance (LDO)

Developing, Using or Clearing Vacant Land

Developing, Using or Changing the Use of Property

Plan Review and Design

Community Appearance Manual

Town of Cary Design Guidelines

Town Center Design Guidelines

Town Center Review Commission