We urge the North Carolina General Assembly to reject House Bill 765 (the “Save the American Dream Act”), a bill that removes local control and clears the path for unchecked, low-quality, and unsustainable growth that threatens the character, environment, and infrastructure of our communities.

North Carolina’s communities deserve to grow in ways that protect our environment, preserve our neighborhoods’ unique character, and respect the voices of local residents.

If passed, HB 765 would:

• Force cities and towns to allow high-density housing (4–5 homes per acre) by default, regardless of local needs or infrastructure capacity
• Eliminate key development standards such as sidewalks and open space requirements, leading to less walkable and green neighborhoods
• Remove local design rules, lot size minimums, and green space buffers that preserve community character and quality of life
• Reduce or eliminate opportunities for public input on neighborhood development, silencing residents’ voices
• Allow automatic permit approvals if cities don’t meet tight timelines, undermining thoughtful planning and oversight

These changes would lead to a surge in fast, bland subdivisions that ignore community character, crowd infrastructure, and chip away at the scenic beauty that makes North Carolina special.

This bill benefits large-scale developers, not the people who live in these communities. It reduces oversight, erases thoughtful planning, and silences residents.

✊ We demand that lawmakers:

• Vote NO on HB 765
• Defend local governments’ right to shape how their towns and cities grow
• Support housing solutions that reflect community input and protect our shared environment

🖋️ Add your name and help protect North Carolina’s future.

Please share this petition with friends, neighbors, and local leaders. Contact your state representatives and urge them to protect North Carolina’s communities by voting NO on HB 765.

We want housing growth that is thoughtful, affordable and community-led, not dictated by one-size-fits-all state mandates. Together, we can ensure North Carolina grows smarter, greener, and fairer for everyone.