City of Bessemer City
Development Projects
Current and recent development and community projects in Bessemer City.
Lennar Homes ProjectIn progressPlanning & Zoning85% completeLatest: About 85 to 90% complete.Project GTIn progressPlanning & ZoningLatest: Under construction.Stewart Crossing Homes Conditional DistrictIn progressPlanning & ZoningRezoning to an Urban Residential Conditional District for a single-family residential community.The Towns at Bessemer CityIn progressPlanning & ZoningA 19-unit infill townhome development (case CD 01-2024).Yellow Jacket Townhome ProjectIn progressPlanning & ZoningLatest: Actively building.Brookline Townhome ProjectPlannedPlanning & ZoningLatest: Pending submission of construction drawings.Edgewood85 Commerce ParkPlannedEconomic DevelopmentThe Edgewood85 Commerce Park is a 120 acre developing located off of Edgewood Road in Bessemer City. This project was annouced on January 13, 2022. More information about the park…Hidden ValleyPlannedPlanning & ZoningLatest: Pending submission of construction drawings and technical review.Sunset RidgePlannedPlanning & ZoningLatest: Pending submission of construction drawings and technical review.Foundry CommercialCompletePlanning & ZoningAn industrial speculative building totaling 280,000 square feet.Bessemer City TrailsParks & RecreationGreenway trail planning, from the 2023 Greenway Feasibility Study and the Pedestrian Plan.Community BrandAdministration / City ManagerBessemer City is proud to announce the launch of our community’s new brand! City Council voted unanimously on 07-14-2025 to adopt the new brand, which was developed…DowntownEconomic DevelopmentBCDD is a group of volunteers that follow the North Carolina Main Street’s 4-Point Approach to revitalize downtown Bessemer City. Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Vitality are the four points used…EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant ProgramPlanning & ZoningThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Bessemer City a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to fund revitalization efforts aimed at improving quality of life opportunities. The grant, part of the…Lead & Copper Service Inventory ProjectPublic WorksThe City of Bessemer City is providing you with this attached notification to comply with the Code of Federal Regulations 141.85(e)(1). In 1991, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…Livent Expansion – 2022Economic DevelopmentBESSEMER CITY, N.C., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) today opened the first of several major expansions of the company’s operations around the world, significantly boosting its…Osage MillEconomic DevelopmentThe Lofts at Osage Mill is now leasing for Fall 2024 move in! Schedule a time to meet our leasing team in person, browse floorplans, explore apartment rental options and…Pedestrian PlanPlanning & ZoningBessemer City is committed to building a community where walking is safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Our Pedestrian Plan is part of the City’s broader efforts to enhance walkability,…South Ridge Business ParkEconomic DevelopmentSouth Ridge Business Park is the hub for industrial growth in Bessemer City. The park also serves as one of the leading destinations for new economic growth in Gaston County…Strategic PlanAdministration / City ManagerA strategic plan is a roadmap for our city’s future. It sets out the community’s vision, goals, and priorities, and helps guide decisions about where we focus our time and…Tryon Water LinePublic WorksGaston County has been awarded over $43,000,000 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Recovery Funding), as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Part of this funding…