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Communities in and around the downtown area are eligible for grants to support initiatives such as public safety enhancement or green spaces.
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In 2023, the city became the first Certified Autism Destination on the East Coast, now with 20 different partners, including museums, a library, restaurants, hotels and a business known as Q’s Corner.
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Under the ordinance the city would launch investigations within 30 days of a complaint being filed.
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Library director Mary Sizemore says the project was part of a broader goal of making the library a certified autism center.
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The approval came despite several southwest High Point residents voicing concerns that new investment could lead to current residents being displaced.
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The pilot program will initially serve the northwest part of the city along North Main Street.
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The proposed district would aim to encourage a mix of building and housing types in the West Green Drive corridor.
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The new fund looks to create 1,000 new affordable housing units in the area.
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Experience was a key to Barnard’s hiring, City Manager Tasha Logan Ford says.
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Cheeks has served in many roles with High Point police prior to his appointment including interim chief of police and commander of the investigations section.