Olde Towne To Create New Wetlands As Part Of Storm Water Management Plan

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Olde Towne To Create New Wetlands
As Part Of Storm Water Management Plan
Local Urban Development Community Unveils Environmental Strategy

RALEIGH, N.C. – Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group, has announced that Olde Towne will create new wetlands in its urban development community in accordance with state and federal regulatory standards as part of its storm water management plan. Olde Towne plans will include up to 19 ponds to collect storm water runoff, as well as a contribution of more than $75,000 to the state’s environmental mitigation fund for wetland preservation along the Neuse River. Additionally, as part of the environmental strategy for Olde Towne, some 240 acres – more than a third of the community – has been set aside for open space that will be used for hiking trails and natural wooded habitats. Olde Towne is a new development with 2,400 homesites and will feature a Rick Robbins-designed 18-hole golf course, a robust retail component for shopping, professional services and entertainment.

News Facts:
· Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group, has announced that Olde Towne will create new wetlands in its urban development community in accordance with state and federal regulatory standards as part of the storm water management plan.
· The community plan will include up to 19 ponds to collect storm water runoff.
· Olde Towne will contribute more than $75,000 to the state’s environmental mitigation fund for wetland preservation along the Neuse River.
· Some 240 acres – more than a third of Olde Towne – has been set aside for open space that will be used for hiking trails and natural wooded habitats
· Olde Towne is a new urban development featuring shopping, entertainment and professional services.
· Olde Towne is a development with 2,400 homesites.
· The development showcases a Rick Robbins-designed 18-hole golf course.

Quotes:
“We are an industry leader in environmental management,“ said McCrary. “With Olde Towne, we are making every effort to lessen our environmental impact and preserve the natural character of the property to benefit our residents and the community at large.”

About Olde Towne:
Olde Towne is a 600-acre exclusive urban development, consisting of 2,400 residential home sites, 360,000 square feet of commercial/retail offices and an 18-hole golf course. Olde Towne plans to preserve 240 acres in order to minimize the development’s environmental footprint. This area will provide hiking trails, wildlife habitats and public recreation. For more information on Olde Towne, visit their website at http:///www.oldetowneraleigh.com or call 919-582-2573.

Keywords:
Olde Towne Company LLC storm water management
Scott McCrary environmental strategy
Regulatory standards Rick Robbins
Ponds wetlands

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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