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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fuquay-Varina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Arts Center Expansion via 120 Raleigh Street Purchase
The Arts Center is turning people away — dance classes have waitlists and adult participation jumped 40%. Buying 120 Raleigh Street for $900,000 would add badly needed classroom and rehearsal space.
Hilltop Needmore Town Park Active Recreation Development
Enrollment in town recreation programs is up, with new teen council and summer camp offerings and positive feedback from participant surveys.
FY27 Parks Capital Projects
Several big park projects are in motion: pickleball and turf at Flemming Loop, a South Park community center renovation, new parks at Kennebec Road and Piney Woods, LED field lights at Action Park, and Hilltop Needmore improvements. Construction at Flemming Loop could start by late 2026.
Library Park Conceptual Design & Veterans Memorial
The town debated what to do with Library Park, ultimately deciding to drop a controversial memorial design, fix the old shelter, and shift focus toward preparing Piney Woods Park for future community concerts.
South Park Community Center Renovation Concepts
Town staff presented two renovation options for the South Park Community Center, ranging from a basic interior refresh to a major expansion with a dedicated lobby and improved parking access.