The West Macedonia Community is adjacent to High Point's downtown and has suffered economic decline and inner city blight over the last 20 years due to movement of industry to the greenfields south of town. Community agencies, police officers, and residents of the Macedonia community report high levels of poverty, crime, and unemployment.  Through needs assessments, residents identified immediate needs, such as access to education and job skills, affordable housing, safe streets, and opportunities for youth to have positive experiences and good role models.  The neighborhood itself has zoning and properties suitable for industry, retail, and varied types of housing, as well as several churches. This area is located near the High Point campus of Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC).

The COPC is the vehicle of implementation for services and resources that were identified by residents as primary needs during a two year EPA study.  HUD realized that universities can provide knowledge and expertise towards revitalization efforts.  Thus, the Center for the Study of Social Issues of UNCG began working with the City of High Point to identify ways to revitalize Macedonia. Currently, the City of High Point is spearheading a redevelopment process for the community and COPC is providing assistance through the programs offered. 

This page was last modified on February 22, 2002.