Housing & Water
PRESERVE AND INSURE HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR THE PLATEAU
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN TOWN UTILITIES, ESPECIALLY WATER AND SEWER.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN TOWN UTILITIES, ESPECIALLY WATER AND SEWER.
With a long term commitment by the HCA to provide services to our community, the town stands ready to move forward in areas such as health workforce housing. (Click image to see more.)
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN TOWN UTILITIES, ESPECIALLY WATER AND SEWER.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN TOWN UTILITIES, ESPECIALLY WATER AND SEWER.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN TOWN UTILITIES, ESPECIALLY WATER AND SEWER.
Highlands has a very good water system. The $1.8 million Buckhorn water tank is a new addition to the water system. The Town embraces a continuous improvement model in operating essential services. (Click image to see more.)
Reserve Funds & Fiber
PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN STRONG FINANCIAL RESERVES FOR CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AS WELL AS
PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN STRONG FINANCIAL RESERVES FOR CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AS WELL AS
PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN STRONG FINANCIAL RESERVES FOR CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AS WELL AS
The town strong reserves also help keep property tax rates and debt low, as well as self-finance major capital improvements projects. (click image to see more.)
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE BROADBAND PROJECT? UPDATED 24 MARCH 2022
PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN STRONG FINANCIAL RESERVES FOR CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AS WELL AS
PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN STRONG FINANCIAL RESERVES FOR CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, AS WELL AS
We have chosen the best solution to take us to the expanded future. Access to world class broad band will be essential to quality of life here in Highlands. While other communities continue plan for expanded broad band service, Highlands has access to services now. (click image to see more.)
Bear Wise & Recreation
THE BEARWISE INITIATIVE: A SUCCESS STORY IN PRESERVATION AND PROGRESS.
THE BEARWISE INITIATIVE: A SUCCESS STORY IN PRESERVATION AND PROGRESS.
THE BEARWISE INITIATIVE: A SUCCESS STORY IN PRESERVATION AND PROGRESS.
The program is a complete success; the trash caused by bears has been drastically reduced. A "Well Done" to our business owners and residents. We have protected the health and safety of our sanitation workers, the appearance of our town and the well being of our bear friends. (Click image to see more.)
HIGHLANDS RECREATION FACILITES
THE BEARWISE INITIATIVE: A SUCCESS STORY IN PRESERVATION AND PROGRESS.
THE BEARWISE INITIATIVE: A SUCCESS STORY IN PRESERVATION AND PROGRESS.
We now have one of the best recreation departments in Western Carolina that serves all ages in our community. (Click image to see more.)
Parking & Mirror Lake
PRESERVE THE VILLAGE CHARACTER OF DOWNTOWN WHILE PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING AND FACILITIES.
PRESERVE THE VILLAGE CHARACTER OF DOWNTOWN WHILE PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING AND FACILITIES.
PRESERVE THE VILLAGE CHARACTER OF DOWNTOWN WHILE PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING AND FACILITIES.
We have more parking than all our neighbors, but is it enough? For additional parking tradeoffs may have to be considered. (Click image to see more.)
PRESERVE THE WATERSHED AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVE THE VILLAGE CHARACTER OF DOWNTOWN WHILE PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING AND FACILITIES.
PRESERVE THE VILLAGE CHARACTER OF DOWNTOWN WHILE PROVIDING ADEQUATE PARKING AND FACILITIES.
A valued natural asset this community needs and the town is ready to work and partner with the Mirror Lake community on their obtaining grants and raising money for restoring the lake. The town has a program to pave all roads near critical water impoundments. (Click image to see more.)