Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee begins its effort with a simple and direct Mission question: “How can we most effectively preserve the beautiful open space in Pinehurst?”

The Committee has two primary initiatives:

• Continue the "Give a Lot to the Village, Mean a Lot to the Village" program launched by the Village Council in 2003 that encourages landowners to donate their land to the Village; and
• Create a program to encourage groups of landowners to purchase open property adjacent to their home. This "Land Combination Program" will offer incentives to encourage this action.

Give a lot to the village, mean a lot to the village

The “Give a Lot to the Village, Mean a Lot to the Village” program encourages Pinehurst property owners to donate parcels of land or lots to the Village’s land bank. The donated property is then used by the Village to retain open space, create greenways, and control storm water issues.

To facilitate land donations, the Village provides the legal and title search services and pays the normal fees associated with the transfer. It is the donor’s responsibility to determine the value of the donated property for charitable deduction purposes. Donors should consult with their tax advisor on the determination of value and the deductibility of the donation.

Property donors who have a Pinehurst County Club membership attached to their lots may transfer their membership, at no expense, to any other residential lot in Pinehurst that does not already have a membership attached to it.

Property owners who wish to take advantage of this program, need additional information, or have questions about the program should contact Andy Wilkison, Village Manager, at (910) 295-1900.