EXHIBIT 02: GREATER MOBILITY IN THE VILLAGE

The phase II streetscape project will expand sidewalks and continue sidewalk treatments established in the phase I project. ADA accessibility is a priority along with establishing new pedestrian road crossings.

1.2 LAKE LURE

The 2018 Rutherford Bound Master Plan proposes extensive improvements to the Lake Lure boardwalk, Morse Park, and the town center. In coming years, Lake Lure expects to focus Rutherford Bound efforts primarily on enhancements to Morse Park and expanded lakeside opportunities, including a new visitor center. In 2021, Lake Lure updated its Morse Park Master Plan, which features expanded parking, new recreation amenities, and an amphitheater. As originally proposed in Rutherford Bound, a key element of the new Morse Park plan is a new 5,000 square foot structure that would replace the existing marina building and provide for a visitor center and upper level restaurant (see Exhibit 04: More Opportunity at Morse Park). Lake Lure has successfully implemented multiple Rutherford Bound projects since the adoption of Rutherford Bound in 2018. Most significantly, the old boardwalk was replaced with new boat slips and a 200 foot boardwalk connecting the marina and beach. With the addition of 90 new boat slips for rent, additional revenue to the Town of Lake Lure has effectively paid for these significant improvements (see Exhibit 03: Celebrating Success in Lake Lure). Other completed Rutherford Bound improvements include new brick paver sidewalks adjacent to the beach area and seawall and walkway repairs near the lakeside gazebo.

STRATEGIC ACTION PRIORITIES

The Town of Lake Lure has an active Rutherford Bound steering committee, which is committed to advancing the Morse Park Master Plan.

LL1 Morse Park Parking Expansion & Visitor Center

Within the next three years the Town of Lake Lure will focus on two main elements of the Morse Park Master Plan: 1) expanded parking and 2) the new marina building. The expanded parking will require an engineered grading plan, permitting, and construction funding. The new marina and visitor center will require a public/ private partnership since a private operator is necessary to manage the proposed upstairs restaurant.