CPRC News & Updates

August 21, 2024

Welcome to "The Pine Needler," your go-to source for all things happening in the Central Pines Region! We're here to keep you in the loop with our bi-monthly updates on upcoming events and regional news. Stay connected with us as we bring you the latest happenings and stories that will surely make your day pine-tastic!

This Edition:

Annual Member Survey
ncIMPACT Historic Resilience Project Workshops
Water/Wastewater & Building Inspection Data Collection
Reforming HCV Program Through Direct Rental Assistance

In Every Edition:

Popular Links & Resources
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events

Provide Your Input in the Annual Member Survey (CPRC and DCHC MPO)

We value your membership and are committed to providing services that truly meet your needs. That's why we are reaching out to you to participate in our Annual Member Survey. Your insights are crucial in helping us evaluate the effectiveness of our current programs and services. By taking just a few minutes to share your experiences and suggestions, you play a key role in shaping the future of our offerings. Your feedback will enable us to make informed decisions that enhance the quality and relevance of our services for everyone in our community.

This is your chance to have a say in how we can improve and innovate, ensuring that our programs and services continue to meet your expectations. We encourage you to take this opportunity to make your voice heard. Thank you for your ongoing support and participation – together, we can build a better future for all our members.

Take the Survey

ncIMPACT Historic Resilience Project Workshops

ncIMPACT is hosting a series of regional, one-day, low-cost workshops in the upcoming months! These workshops will introduce communities to the Historic Resilience resources, spark conversations and collaboration among key stakeholders. Each workshop will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and the cost to attend is $25.

This regional workshop series is great for: local government decision-makers, historic preservationists, community members and property owners, preservation advocates and design professionals, hazard mitigation and emergency management officials and local planning and preservation officials.

August 29, 2024 - Station No. 2, Wilmington
September 5, 2024 - 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, Edenton
October 2, 2024 - Muddy River Distillery, Mount Holly

Learn More & Register

Water/Wastewater & Building Inspection Data Collection

The UNC School of Government's NC Benchmarking Project is collaborating with the EFC and the NC OSFM to kick off a state-wide water/wastewater and building plan review, permit, and inspections data collection. The purpose of this project is to provide our water/wastewater and building jurisdictions with data to:

Develop solutions and best practices for dealing with persistent problems
Improve performance through the evidence-informed decision-making process
Celebrate and communicate success to stakeholders
Gain a better understanding of their own organizational performance
Engage in peer-to-peer learning and networking

The deadline to submit data is Wednesday, September 18th. Data entry instructions are available here. All data collected through this process will be made publicly available for analysis on the NC Benchmarking Dashboard and GIS mapping (under construction). Raw data will also be shared with all jurisdictions who participate in this process.

Water/Wastewater Data Collection Tool

Building Inspection Data Collection Tool

Reforming the HCV Program Through Direct Rental Assistance

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps 2.3 million low-income households affordably rent housing in the private market each year, enabling them to live in less crowded conditions and reducing their chances of experiencing homelessness. However, a significant share of households assigned a voucher are unable to use it, in part because the HCV program’s complexity discourages many landlords from participating.

One proposed reform involves direct rental assistance payments to eligible households instead of routing subsidies through local public housing authorities to landlords. This initiative aims to streamline the HCV program and encourage greater landlord participation.

During this webinar, BPC will host a discussion with local and national experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of direct rental assistance. We will also delve into insights from a pilot program in Philadelphia and discuss potential broader impacts of implementing direct rental assistance to HCV families.

Career Opportunities

CPRC Openings

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Career Opportunities in the Region

There are so many amazing career opportunities to serve your community and work for local government in the Central Pines Region. Check out the most recent job postings here!

Police Lieutenant (Carrboro)
Human Services Planner II - Opioid Overdose Prevention Coordinator (Chatham County)
Senior Planner (Cary)
Development Services Systems Manager (Morrisville)
Building Codes Inspector - I, II, or Senior (Morrisville)
Stormwater Engineer (Morrisville)
Principal Transportation Planner (Morrisville)
Planner II (Morrisville)
Planner/Zoning Development Specialist (Carrboro)
Transportation Planner (CAMPO)
Streets & Grounds Supervisor (Carrboro)
Stormwater Assistance Coordinator (Carrboro)
Development Plan Reviewer (Clayton)
Maintenance/Construction Worker I (Carrboro)
Land Development Manager (Clayton)
Solid Waste Equipment Operator I (Carrboro)

Learning Opportunities & Events

Event	When & Where	Details
CPRC Board of Delegates Meeting	Wednesday, August 28 6:00 pm CPRC \| Durham	Find out more HERE
Fueling Front-line Engagement at Your Agency	Thursday, August 29 Noon LinkedIn Live Event	Learn more & register HERE
Moving America's Soul on Suicide	Tuesday, September 10 8:30 - 11:00 am Garner Performing Arts Center	Learn more & register HERE
AARP Livable Communities Workshop: Designing for People of All Ages	October 16-17 1:00 - 5:00 pm Virtual	Learn more & register HERE