and create a more sustainable, interconnected community. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INCLUSIVITY Albemarle places a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusivity. The city actively seeks input from residents through public forums, surveys, and community meetings.The collaborative approach ensures that development projects and policies align with the community’s needs and desires. “Our local community survey ranked economic development as very important, focusing on well-paying jobs and advanced manufacturing,” says Almond. Ensuring equal opportunities for all residents, regardless of background or socioeconomic status, is a top priority.This commitment includes initiatives to support minority-owned businesses, affordable housing projects, and programs that promote workplace diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. 37 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09 ALBEMARLE, NC
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