UNCW Releases Economic Forecast

The annual 2009 UNCW Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) was held this morning at the UNCW Burney Center.  This conference highlights key trends and data, challenges, and opportunities that have and will impact our region economically. Based upon Dr. William “Woody” Halls report the Wilmington areas economy is expected to grow next year at a faster

Governor Signs Coastal Homeowners Insurance Bill

Gov. Beverly Perdue signed HB1305 into law on Wednesday.  To see a complete version of this Bill Click Here.

Oceanfront and Static Veg. Line Rules Become Effective

Amendments to the Coastal Resource Commission’s rules governing setbacks for oceanfront structures and static setback lines for communities with large-scale beach nourishment projects will become effective today.  For more details please download the attached press release. setback static line press release

HB1305 Update – House Concurs

Late this afternoon the House of Representatives concurred on HB1305 “Beach Plan” and now the bill will head to the Governor’s desk for her review and signature.  Click here for a copy of the latest bill.

Pender County Comprehensive Plan Gaining Momentum

As many of you are aware the Pender County Planning Department is working through a complete update of the Counties planning and development regulations and land use plan documents.  BASE has been actively involved in many of the discussions and has been steadily working with the planning staff on numerous revisions.  We wanted to make

H1305 Changes made on the Senate Floor

– Late Breaking News – HB1305 “Beach Plan” Goes to the Senate Floor HB1305 was read in on the Senate Floor late Wednesday afternoon and passed second and third reading by a vote of 42-5 and will now go back to the House for concurrence.  However some last minute amendments were introduced on the Senate

Senate Commerce Approves HB1305 “Beach Plan”

The Proposed Committee Substitute (PCS) for HB1305 was voted favorably out of the standing Senate Commerce Committee this morning and now will head to the Senate Floor and could be heard as early as tomorrow. Governmental Affairs Director Tyler Newman, was on hand for the vote this morning, as he has been throughout this Session,

The Beach Plan – The Real Story

“ByLine Wilmington” to focus on Beach Insurance Plan Sunday, August 2nd On August 2nd  Tyler Newman, Governmental Affairs Director for BASE and John Gainey – Insurance Specialist, discussed the issue surrounding the Beach Plan and the nuts and bolts of HB 1305 and what’s likely to happen this legislation session on this issue with host

DCM Sea Level Rise Survey

DCM Sea Level Rise Survey The NC Division of Coastal Management is interested in hearing your perceptions about sea level rise.  We would greatly appreciate if you would spend a few minutes to complete an online survey at www.nccoastalmanagement.net. We are seeking responses from a diverse audience, and whatever your knowledge or belief about sea

City of Wilmington Proposed Stormwater Ordinance

Below find the latest draft of the City of WIlmington stormwater ordinances scheduled to go to the Planning Commission on August 5.  The items below include the clean draft as well as a strikethrough underline version showing how it has changed following review from the State.  The changes you will find are resulting from one