diversity, connectivity, and quality of life, resulting in the warm, welcoming atmosphere that residents experience and cherish. Conveniently located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) region—an area encompassing the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, Morrisville is equidistant from three major universities- NC State, Duke, and UNC-Chapel Hill. Wake Technical Community College’s RTP campus is in Morrisville, and its service to Morrisville residents and the business community helps to enhance educational opportunities, support economic and workforce development, and improve the overall quality of life for residents. Combined with its proximity to major transportation hubs, the municipality offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, embodying the town’s philosophy: “Live connected. Live well.” A MOSAIC OF CULTURES “Approximately 46% of our residents are of Asian ancestry, and of that 34% are Asian Indian, which makes it a very diverse and welcoming place,” depicts Mayor TJ Cawley.This diversity is celebrated through various initiatives, including the town’s language access plan, which ensures key documents are available in Hindi and other languages.“We also host 22 special and cultural events each year to recognize our diversity and to introduce different portions of our community to one another and their traditions, celebrating what makes us so unique,” adds Town Manager Brandon Zuidema. Community engagement is a priority, and Morrisville hosts a variety of special happenings throughout the year, bringing people together through events like the SpringFest festival, Red, White & Boom! on July 3, and S’Morrisville every August, where the town gathers for fun activities and a chance to enjoy the delicious S’mores treat. An international festival showcases Morrisville’s many cultures, drawing residents and visitors alike. ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE Morrisville’s economy is thriving, as Mayor Cawley expands, “It’s bolstered by strong natural growth in our tax base and robust development activity, particularly in the life sciences industry.” He talks 223 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 MORRISVILLE, NC
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