Cornelius Today is reporting that in the year since the Town of Cornelius approved the small-area plan proposed by the Smithville Community Coalition, the nonprofit has been steadily moving forward with its revitalization and affordable housing efforts for the historically African American community in the heart of Cornelius. Much of the community still needs to be renovated, however, Cornelius Town Board Member Denis Bilodeau says, “They have made a lot of operational and organizational updates.” Physical renovations are in the works, too.
