Public Hearing Set on Airline Renovation, 122 Jobs Proposed
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 to gather community input on a charter airline’s plan to renovate a vacant Market Street building owned by the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority. The project, which seeks a state building reuse grant, is valued at more than $6.9 million and is expected to create an estimated 122 full-time positions if it proceeds.
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Guilford County officials have scheduled a public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 to collect public comment on a charter airline’s proposed renovation of a vacant building on Market Street owned by the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority. The company plans to apply for a state building reuse grant to help finance the project, which county documents peg at more than $6.9 million in total investment.
The hearing will give residents, business owners and stakeholders an opportunity to weigh in on the proposed reuse of the Market Street property and on the county’s potential support for the application. County officials estimate the redevelopment could yield 122 new full-time jobs, a figure that would make the project a notable local employment boost if realized.
The proposed renovation would repurpose a vacant structure owned by the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, signaling an effort to return an underused asset to productive use. State building reuse grants are designed to encourage rehabilitation of existing structures rather than new construction, and local leaders see such projects as a way to stimulate investment and broaden the tax base while preserving built infrastructure.
For residents of Guilford County, the proposal brings tangible economic implications and practical considerations. The projected job creation could support local households and supply chains, and increased airport-related activity may spur demand for nearby services, hospitality and commercial offerings. At the same time, neighbors and community groups may examine potential impacts on traffic, land use, and neighborhood character as details of the renovation and subsequent operations become clearer.
The Board of Commissioners’ hearing will serve as a formal forum for those concerns and endorsements to be recorded and considered. Public comment collected at the hearing will inform county officials as they assess the merits of the grant application and the project’s alignment with broader economic development goals for the county.
Beyond immediate local effects, the proposal reflects a broader interest in adaptive reuse within the region—finding new purposes for dormant properties tied to airport operations and transport infrastructure. If the grant application is successful and the investment proceeds as projected, the Market Street renovation could become a case study in converting airport-owned real estate into job-generating commercial activity.
Residents interested in learning more or participating in the Nov. 20 hearing should monitor Guilford County communications for specifics on location and procedures for public comment. The hearing represents the next step in evaluating whether the proposed investment will move from plan to reality.
