A public debate over the future of the western bank of the Cape Fear River is expected to go before top New Hanover County leaders next month.

An intense interest in the largely undeveloped riverbank began more than two years ago when developers submitted plans for two large-scale developments on the Cape Fear River’s western bank. In light of the proposals, New Hanover leaders decided to revisit the county policies that outline development guidelines for the area.

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