Civil and Municipal - Mar 2023

46 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 BRANT, DIVERSE, NNOVATIVE CITY he city of Brevard is a dynamic and diverse community, where arts and culture blend with natural splendor, alongside a growing hub of biotechnology and other innovative industries. With a population of 8000, Brevard is located in North Carolina’s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and is known as the “land of waterfalls” due to the area’s 250 spectacular cascades. “We have a lot of outdoor recreation, but besides that, we have a unique culture,” boasts Mayor Maureen Copelof. “We are a center of arts and music. Brevard is a great place for families. It’s a great place for visitors. It’s a great place to locate businesses and industries. As a small town, it has a life and a sense of place and a vibrancy that’s truly one of a kind. T BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA A blending of natural amenities, arts and culture and economic innovation, Brevard, North Carolina, is poised for further growth