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HARRISBURG AREA LAND USE PLAN Center," which is defined as small, mixed -use center predominantly residential in character, is likewise designated to the east of the study area. Cabarrus County Central Area Plan The Central Area is one of the seven (7) planning areas within Cabarrus County. The Central Area includes portions of areas also addressed by the City of Concord Land Use Plan. The Cabarrus County Central Area Plan (2008) was more recently completed. The land use plan designates future land uses for areas to the east of the study area. Areas along NC 49 are designated light industrial, with the exception of a commercially- designated site at the terminus of Stough Road and NC 49. Low density residential is the preferred use for areas to the east of the study area along Rocky River Road. A mixed use area is designated to the east of the study area. Midland Area Land Use Plan While the jurisdiction of the Town of Midland does not immediately abut the study area, the Midland Area, one of the seven planning areas within Cabarrus County, abuts the southern boundary of the study area which runs along Lower Rocky River Road. According to the Midland Area Plan (2004), "countryside residential ", which emphasizes a strong rural, pastoral feel achieved through very low density residential development, is indicated as an appropriate future land use south of the study area. City of Charlotte / Mecklenburg County The Northeast District Plan (2007) for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County calls for a variety of future land uses at or near the western boundary of the study area. Beginning in the area that lies northwest of the study area, the US 29 corridor includes areas designated for multi - family development. Between Mallard Creek and NC 49 are areas that would support single family development. A small retail area is designated on the north side of NC 49. Areas on the south side of NC 49 are designated for light industrial uses. Moving southward along the county line are Residential designated areas, generally located between Back Creek and Fuda Creek and the interchange of I -485 with Rocky River Road. Office, residential office, and retail are uses envisioned for the eastern quadrants of the interchange along the county line. Additional residential development is desired to the south along the county line. 2.3 Economic Conditions Much of the economic growth in the planning area has been influenced by significant development and transportation improvements in the region. Several economic drivers are affecting investment decisions in and near Harrisburg. PART II: EXISTING CONDITIONS AUG4�&NN number 1 G -1 Page 326