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Figure 2. Estimated Population for the Midland Township Estirnatad Population at Year-end for Township 10 5,200 = 5,000 o 4,800 = 4,600 o o. 4,400 ~ 4,200 E 4,000 '~ 3,800 3,600 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Sources: Cabarrus County Building Permits and Planning Services Departments, 1990 U.S. Census of Population. COMMERCIAL Most of the commercial operations are clustered around the crossroads, and serve the immediate area. While there are other nodes of commercial activity, and scattered businesses, most of these uses are at or near crossroads. These and most of the scattered uses offer goods and services for the nearby population rather than attracting people from the larger region. Many and varied goods and services are offered, although some services are notably absent. Businesses are almost entirely owned and operated by local families and include restaurants, a hardware store, small grocery/convenience stores, tire and automotive sales and a furniture shop. Services that are offered include a funeral home, feed and seed store, mill, florist, barber and real estate offices. Those goods and services that are notably absent are a grocery chain, drug store, traditional chain restaurants, and medical or dental services. However, by early 1998 a new medical center will be built on US 601 near old Midland. It will contain space for three doctors, one dentist and a pharmacy. Some commercial uses, such as a store in old Midland, have been attempted, but have not had the necessary population to support them. There are varied reasons why these uses are not present but they include a lack of sewer service and a rural and scattered population. Those factors will be addressed through the Plan recommendations. INDUSTRIAL The industrial and manufacturing uses, unlike the commercial, have not historically served the immediate area. With the 9