Meet the Team

City of Mebane Staff

The Planning and Zoning Department coordinates the plan and collaborates closely with our consultants. Planning and Zoning staff will help to lead community engagement throughout the planning process. Ashley Ownbey, Development Director, is leading the planning effort in cooperation with other City staff and departments.

Green Heron Planning & Nealon Planning

Two consultants, Green Heron Planning and Nealon Planning, were carefully selected by City staff to help craft the updated Comprehensive Land Development Plan. The team is led by Ben Hitchings and Meg Nealon, who both have over 30 years of planning and design experience across North Carolina. They are dedicated to listening closely to the community, understanding their values and vision for the future, and delivering meaningful and actionable plans.

Two other firms will aid in the planning process. City Explained, Inc. will help with an analysis of commuting in Mebane and with GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and mapping. Rose & Associates will conduct a housing and retail analysis of Mebane.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

In August, the Mebane City Council selected fourteen community members to serve on the Community Advisory Committee. These individuals represent many different neighborhoods in Mebane, the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), and the larger study area. Their varied perspectives will be valuable in creating a plan that aligns with the community’s goals. The following individuals serve on the CAC:

Colin Cannell

Charlote Crone

Jessica Ehrola

David Ferraro

Alex Fowler

Katy Jones, Chair

Jennifer Mackey

William Marsh

Brice Moore, Vice-Chair

Angela Ortiz

Jacob Payne

Kenneth Walker

Tomeka Ward-Satterfield

Andrea Webber