Population and Economic Study, Land Use Survey and Analysis, Laurinburg, North Carolina (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

State Division Of Community Planning

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0428533019 ISBN 13: 9780428533014

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Regional growth and planning insights for Laurinburg and Scotland County This nonfiction study analyzes how population trends, industry, and land use shape development. It covers the city and county economy, major annexations, and the natural features that influence growth, from flood plains to soils. The report combines data with practical guidance for city planners and local stakeholders.

The book outlines how annexations expanded the city since the 1930s, describes a diversified but still textile-heavy industrial base, and explains how topography and soil conditions affect what and where growth can happen. It provides a framework for using zoning, water and sewer systems, and infrastructure to support orderly development over a 20-year planning period.

- Understand how Laurinburg’s economy relies on both local industry and county-wide activity.
- Learn how natural features like flood plains and soil groups shape land development decisions.
- See recommended strategies for infrastructure, zoning, and urban renewal to manage growth.
- Get a clear view of the interplay between residential, commercial, and industrial areas in a small city region.

Ideal for readers of urban planning, regional studies, or local history who want concrete, actionable context for growth in a mid-sized Southern town.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428533019
• ISBN 13: 9780428533014
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 157