Planning

Howard Knob Park Master Plan – Draft for Public Review

Nov 29, 2018

Howard Knob Park is a 5.7-acre park located just north of downtown Boone, NC. This master plan was developed in partnership with the Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (WCTDA). This draft is made available for public comment until January 15, 2019. After...

Neck Of The Woods Flavor Trail Recognized by WNC Magazine

Jul 24, 2017

The NC High Country is teaming up with local food entrepreneurs who are building a vibrant food scene while paying tribute to our rich, Appalachian Mountain food heritage. In recognizing this, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Towns of Boone and Blowing Rock,...

DbD Receives Planning Award from the NC Planning Association

Oct 11, 2016

Destination by Design, the National Park Service, City of Lenoir, Caldwell County, and Burke Country receive an Outstanding Planning Award for the development of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Master Plan from Lenoir to Morganton. The award category,...

Planning in the NC Outer Banks

Apr 19, 2016

Let's IMAGINE Currituck, Together! The IMAGINE CURRITUCK: Comprehensive Land Use Plan will establish a unified vision and serve as a guide for future growth and development in Currituck County for years to come. DbD will help guide the Imagine Currituck planning...

Revolution to TRAILvolution: Making the Overmountain Victory Trail a Reality

Mar 16, 2015

This is a joint project among the National Park Service, Caldwell County, Burke County, City of Lenoir, City of Morganton, Town of Gamewell, and Caldwell County Pathways.

Brevard Speaks: Clemson Plaza @ Caldwell & Main

Jan 9, 2015

The Clemson Plaza @ Caldwell & Main design project is an initiative of the City of Brevard to further enhance downtown for community life, commerce, and as a gateway to the Brevard Music Center, Bracken Preserve, and other community assets. Accordingly, the City...