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o A full-service(with alcohol) sit-down restaurant requires around 1,675 people or 560 households to perform at national averages. • Focus retail efforts on more local-serving,neighborhood-type uses.Harrisburg lacks a major regional intersection,a factor related heavily to the rail line running parallel to NC-49 and larger uses near US-29, and is not well-positioned to compete as a regional retail destination. • Locate any regional or entertainment destinations,including retail related to or supporting the CMS,along US-29 given its strong traffic counts and access from I-85 via Bruton Smith Boulevard. ➢ In addition to the potential auto and/or CMS-related employment/research opportunities,identify land uses that are both compatible with and supportive of the CMS,possibly including lodging,retail,event space, recreational facilities,etc.in a more unique,setting than the stand-alone uses developed to date. Improve Harrisburg's image and identity along NC Highway 49. ➢ Focus on the creation of gateways along Highway 49 to better indicate arrival into the town,including monumentation and landscaping,and potential revolving banner programs tied to seasons,holidays,etc. ➢ Enhance development standards for new projects in the town,including requirements for sidewalks on both sides of major and minor thoroughfares,landscaping,signage,etc. Identify the means by which Harrisburg's quality of life can be furthered and a more unique marketing/economic development proposition created. ➢ Given the strong natural attributes of the study area,consider pursuing nature and outdoor activities as an economic development tool for both residential and non-residential land uses.This could include encouraging the extension of the Carolina Thread Trail through Harrisburg and extending parks and greenways through the town. 441Morehead West Area Plan Attachment number 1 \n G-2 Page 186