Morrisville is also set to establish its first designated downtown area, transforming a blank canvas into a vibrant hub. Zuidema shares an exciting publicprivate partnership that will see the development of a town center, featuring a green space with a stage for entertainment, the expansion of the existing farmers market, and the introduction of new boutique-style retail options. “Our council has had a vision for the better part of 20 years to build a downtown that will be a destination for others to come and visit, to give a place for our residents to come and to be able to relax and have amenities,” he relays.“A lot is going on to create that downtown, and to maintain that feel that Morrisville is still as much of a small town as we can be.” The municipality also continues to invest in its recreational facilities, boasting seven parks with a variety of amenities, including a world-class cricket pitch, racquetball, tennis, and pickleball courts, miles of interconnected greenways, and a state-ofthe-art aquatics center. A senior center is another popular feature of the town. “We’re happy to serve our seniors,” says the Mayor. 227 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 MORRISVILLE, NC VOLUME 4, ISSUE 01
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