City of Brevard

9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 For well over a century, visitors have come to Transylvania County, North Carolina seeking adventure, inspiration, and unforgettable scenery. With lush forests, spectacular views, and 250 waterfalls, Transylvania County is a very special place. At its heart is the vibrant small town of Brevard, which is not merely a cozy basecamp for outdoor adventure, but a celebrated destination for art, music, dining and shopping in its own right. The historic downtown bustles with exciting shops and galleries, representing a broad diversity of interests and tastes. Delicious dining options abound. And an exciting local brewery culture, including Oskar Blues, has truly put the town on the map for beer connoisseurs. The Brevard Music Center brings dozens of world class music performances to their campus every summer, and throughout the year the local community hums with a number of beloved annual events and festivals that capture the imagination no matter the season. Brevard’s interconnectedness to the public lands and priceless natural resources surrounding it have fostered a commitment to sustainability that strives to make sure Transylvania County remains a priceless gift. One not only for today’s residents and visitors, but also for tomorrow’s. Discover what makes Brevard such a magical place at www.explorebrevard.com Small Town, Big Adventure How Brevard, NC Keeps its Cool campers and other outdoor equipment, Hooper says he would like to see Brevard evolve into a destination of choice for outdoor product manufacturers, not only because of the ideal surroundings for testing, but also because of the culture and quality of life that Brevard can offer to employees. On the subject of housing and development Hooper says, “What I think is just as notable as the number of projects, is that our elected board has decided to review our unified development ordinance to make sure we can open up more properties for the development of housing units so that we can ease some of the pressure that’s on the supply, and make sure we don’t have any regulations that are unintentionally inhibiting the development of housing.” Recognizing that the market in Brevard is more expensive than average, Hooper says, BREVARD, NORTH CAROL INA