While I am NOT an opponent of growth and development and I truly support the Propst family's right to sell their property without the intervention of government, I feel that the proposed development is too large for Concord at this time.

Our infrastructure in that area of the city is not sufficient to handle almost 2000 homes and commercial and industrial development. The current proposed plan also does not allow sufficient greenspace for wildlife that will be displaced by this project.

As one of my fellow councilmen said, "This is a transformational project for Concord" and it is. It has the potential to completely change the face of Concord and where the majority of our citizens work and live.

I have great concern that the recently renovated downtown area, which costs our taxpayers millions of dollars and through which many of our local businesses suffered, will suffer even more if this project proceeds.

What would be the draw to come into downtown Concord or visit Gibson Mill if all the amenities are located in one central area?

The developer definitely needs to consider the implication of this project not only to this confined area of our city but to the ENTIRE city. This is a major project for Concord and as it is, I do not support its moving forward.