The Town of Rolesville is planning for the future! At the October 21, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting, town leaders officially adopted the Town of Rolesville Comprehensive Plan 2050. It is a long-term roadmap that will guide how our community grows and changes over the next 25 years. We are thinking about what needs to happen now to be successful in the future.
What Is the Comprehensive Plan?
Think of the Comprehensive Plan as a “big picture” guide for how Rolesville should look and feel by the year 2050. It covers things like:
- Where new neighborhoods, parks, and businesses should go
- How to improve roads, sidewalks, and greenways
- What kind of growth will keep Rolesville special while meeting the needs of our growing population
It doesn’t make immediate changes to zoning or property rules, but it sets the vision that future decisions will follow.
Why Did Rolesville Need a New Plan?
Rolesville has changed a lot in recent years. We’ve grown quickly, new neighborhoods have popped up, and more people are calling our town home.
The last major plan was created in 2017, and a great deal has happened since then. The new plan helps ensure that as we continue to grow, we do so thoughtfully, with strong infrastructure, protected open spaces, and a connected, walkable community.
What’s in the Plan?
Here are a few highlights:
- A Shared Vision for 2050 – Rolesville will be a vibrant, walkable town with parks, trails, and gathering spaces that bring people together. Growth will be balanced, with room for homes, businesses, and public spaces.
- A Future Land Use Map – This map shows where different types of development (like residential, commercial, or mixed-use areas) are best suited, helping the town plan for the right kind of growth in the right places.
- Community Priorities – Residents helped shape this plan! Through meetings, surveys, and workshops, neighbors shared what they love about Rolesville and what they hope to see in the future — more sidewalks, more greenways, safe streets, and smart growth.
- Next Steps for Action – The plan includes a list of goals and steps the Town will take over time to make this vision a reality.
What This Means for You
For residents, the plan means the Town is thinking ahead by making sure new development fits our community’s character and that growth brings benefits like parks, safer streets, and stronger local businesses.
For property owners and developers, it provides clarity about where and how growth should happen.
And for everyone, it’s a promise that Rolesville is planning for the long run by protecting what makes our town unique while preparing for the future.
For property owners and developers, it provides clarity about where and how growth should happen.
And for everyone, it’s a promise that Rolesville is planning for the long run by protecting what makes our town unique while preparing for the future.
What Happens Next
Now that the plan is approved, the Town will start working on putting it into action. That means updating zoning rules, setting priorities for new projects, and continuing to involve residents along the way.