Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

27 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 us; and we are laser focused on our mission”. Occano –A Resort Style Community on the Albemarle Sound Wesson mentions another waterfront gem, known as Ocanno, which is expanding its resort community to complement its award-winning Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, ranked in the top 50 in the southern US. As Occano grows, so will the list of luxury amenities. Best described by their new website, “With endless outdoor activities like golfing, biking, hiking, water sports, and more, plus spaces to relax or gather with friends and family, our impressive list of resort-style amenities will continue to grow as we develop Occano.” Addressing Housing Challenges and Building Resilience Wesson outlines some other initiatives that are underway, including the construction of a housing complex aimed at providing housing options for teachers, state With its position in the coastal region, Bertie County offers a stunning environment for those seeking natural beauty and tranquility. While these attractions are evident, the challenge lies in building the necessary infrastructure to fulfill this vision. County Chairman, Ron Wesson states that “Low wealth communities like Bertie County understand the importance of leveraging existing resources to create reasons and destinations that will attract visitors as well as enhance the quality of life for their citizens. Bertie Beach is a glowing example of a community investing in itself”. He goes on to say “We know we’re going to attract tourism because we have built the only “public beach” on the Albemarle Sound. Many of these visitors will be attracted to building second residences on our pristine waterways. As we enhance amenities at this site, we will partner with local and regional partners to support and grow mutual development. We understand that no one is going to save us, but BERT I E COUNT Y, NORTH CAROL INA