Clarke Creek Greenway / Cox Mill Loop – Phase A

Summary

The City of Concord is developing approximately 1.5 to 1.6 miles of the Clarke Creek Greenway/Cox Mill Loop in Phase A. The funded phase will connect neighborhoods, schools and the future J.E. Jim Ramseur Park through paved trail, boardwalk and bridge connections; current City records show design and easement work underway.

Current stage: Preliminary design or environmental review.

Current condition: Active.

Key Facts

Project Funding

Funding type: Public · Status: Allocated

Timeline

1. 2025-09-11

   Additional redesign and permitting services requested

   City Council considered a $113,300 contract amendment for Kimley-Horn to revise and permit construction documents, conduct additional property-owner meetings, and redesign neighborhood connections after easement acquisition required substantial additional work.

   Stage after event: Preliminary design or environmental review
2. 2023-07-13

   City advances CMAQ funding for Phase A

   Concord City Council supported an amended application for federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funding for Phase A. The City described approximately 1.52 miles of trail and an 80 percent federal/20 percent local funding structure for the revised estimate and future phases of work.

   Stage after event: Funded or programmed
3. 2023-05

   Full Phase A design work begins

   The City later reported that Parks and Recreation staff had been working with Kimley-Horn on full Phase A design since May 2023, including construction documents, environmental documentation, permitting and property coordination.

   Stage after event: Preliminary design or environmental review

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