City Update

In this City Update, learn more about some of the programs managed by the City of Fayetteville to help businesses impacted by Covid-19

In this City Update learn about the repairs, expansion and renaming of Linear Park. The seven million dollar repair project to the banks of Cross Creek is funded 75% with federal funds and 25% with state funds.

The City of Fayetteville has created an emergency bridge loan program to help local businesses affected by Covid-19. City Council has authorized $250,000 for the program to provide $5000 to a business that meets the criteria. Learn more and apply at CEED's website at www.NCCEED.org

Recognize local heroes that have gone above and beyond during the Coronavirus pandemic.

To help uplift our community, purchase a sign recognizing your hometown hero that has positively impacted you during this time. Heroes can be a family member, first responder, teacher, local business, delivery driver, etc.

Learn more by visiting ASOMF.Org

The Cape Fear Mountain Bike Trail, which is off the Cape Fear River Trail, just recently finished expanding the trail to more than 4 miles of single track track through the pine forests off of the Cape Fear River.

In this episode of City Update, Nakiya Smith from NC Counts Coalition shares information about the 2020 Census.

In this episode of City Update, Cindy Blot, Director of Economic and Community Development with the City of Fayetteville talks about resources available to businesses impacted by Covid-19.

In this city Update, Scott Bullard, Emergency Management Coordinator with the Fayetteville Fire Department, talks about preventative measures that the City is taking in response to COVID-19.

In this City Update, learn about the addition of paid parking downtown that goes into effect on April 1, 2020.

The City of Fayetteville offers an exciting opportunity for citizens to participate in Citizens Academy, where you can go behind the scenes of various city departments to learn more about what they do and how they do it. For more information visit www.FayettevilleNC.gov/CitizensAcademy