West Hillsborough 2030 illustrates how walkable community principles can be applied to an area of the town with redevelopment potential. A mix of shops, offices and residences would be clustered around a transit center served by local and inter-city trains and buses. Walking would be a safe and pleasant experience, with sidewalks that are well lit, shaded by trees and have attractive and functional street furniture.

A variety of public open spaces would be provided, and a greenway along the Eno river would link West Hillsborough to downtown Hillsborough and Occoneechee Mountain. A range of housing options would be available which, together with a reduced dependency on automobiles, guarantees affordable living for all. Flynt Mill, formerly a textile factory, would be converted to commercial or industrial use.