Invigorated by the opening of Downtown Cary Park in Q2 and this quarter’s Council-Staff Retreat, Cary staff has been busy, making considerable investments in many of Council’s and the community’s priorities, such as housing choice, sustainability, mobility, and safety.  

Stable Homes Cary and renovations to the Ivey-Ellington House topped the list of projects kicked off this quarter. Stable Homes Cary and the associated financial investment will allow nonprofit partner Dorcas Ministries to aid even more community members, including when redevelopment requires relocation. The renovation of the Ivey-Ellington House will ensure this historic structure will remain a valuable and functional part of Cary’s history. 

In terms of sustainability, Cary launched its Green Stormwater Infrastructure Program and opened a second food waste drop-off site at Mills Park in response to community demand. The GSI Program will provide reimbursement for green stormwater infrastructure measures installed on private property, and the drop-off site collected nearly 4.5 tons of food waste in its first two months. We also reached the final design phase for the GoCary Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility, which will include solar panels and space for a future electric vehicle charging station.

Finally, Cary continued to maintain the community we know and love through our annual Street Improvements Project, water main replacement in the downtown area, and renovations to the Ed Yerha Park playground and the Lazy Daze Playground at Bond Park. This year’s Street Improvements Project, where Cary will resurface more than 11 miles of streets, will also serve as a pilot for the use of 40% reclaimed asphalt pavement. 

We look forward to providing further updates at our next Quarterly Meeting at the Embassy Suites on May 2. 

In appreciation, 

Sean R. Stegall
Town Manager