# Transparency, Engagement, and Communications Meeting | 11-10-26 | 9:00 a.m.

The City of High Point’s Transparency, Engagement, and Communications Committee met on November 10, 2026, for presentations on city marketing and branding and the 2024–2027 strategic plan. The committee reviewed plans for a December 19 citywide branding event at the Palladium, including banners, event activities, and a theater advertisement. The event’s estimated budget was $15,000–$20,000. Staff also described a year-round H-dot merchandise store to be hosted and fulfilled by Stitch 98; the annual store fee is $500, with total estimated city costs of approximately $700–$925. Merchandise revenue will cover production costs and will not return to the city. No procurement vote or contract approval was recorded for these items.

In the strategic plan update, staff reported that 74% of initiatives were on track, 19% complete, and 7% disrupted. The city has contracted with Bloom for the first construction phase of the 300 Oak development, expected to take about 10 months, and hired Alta Planning and Design to prepare an updated bicycle and pedestrian plan. Staff said an operator contract for the shared-use kitchen is expected to come forward in the coming months, followed by an RFP and renovation bid. The BUILD grant project is moving into property acquisition; the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project was reported as 98% complete, while Burton Avenue work faces delays and is now anticipated to finish in 2027. No motions or spending-related votes were reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Transparency, Engagement, and Communications Meeting | 11-10-26 | 9:00 a.m.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXE5VDk9N0w) - CITY OF HIGH POINT