Apex is facing a development proposal that would drastically alter one of the few remaining natural ecosystems in our area. The marsh, tree line, and open land behind our neighborhoods have supported thriving wildlife for decades. Deer, coyotes, frogs, and countless small animals rely on this habitat, and once it is cleared, that ecosystem is gone. This land needs to be left alone.

Key concerns:

Wildlife displacement
The marsh, trees, and tall grass support deer, coyotes, frogs, and other animals. Once the land is cleared, that wildlife gets pushed directly into surrounding neighborhoods because they have nowhere else to go.
Human–wildlife conflict
Coyotes especially will be forced into residential areas. With their habitat removed, they will roam between houses, increasing risk to families and pets.
Unequal treatment of long-established residents
Some neighborhoods—including one that has been here since the 90s—are receiving far less buffer space than others. Residents have even been dismissed and called losers for voicing concerns. Long-term community members deserve respect and fair consideration.
Construction noise and disruption
Heavy machinery, trucks, digging, and daily noise will impact everyone living near the site for months or even years.
Permanent noise increase
After construction, more cars, more movement, and more lighting mean a permanent rise in noise levels that will change the character of this part of Apex.
Shackleton traffic impact
Shackleton will face the brunt of cut-through traffic. Increased vehicles will slow the road, heighten risk for kids and pedestrians, and permanently alter how safe and quiet the area feels.
Stormwater and flooding issues
This land is marshy for a reason. Building over it pushes stormwater elsewhere, raising the risk of yard flooding and drainage problems for existing homes.
Loss of habitat and biodiversity
Frogs, amphibians, and small mammals lose essential breeding and feeding areas. Marshland does not “grow back” once filled or graded.
Light pollution
Additional streetlights and building lighting will erase the natural darkness this area has always enjoyed.
A long-established neighborhood is being pushed aside
Lexington Farm has existed since the 90s. Many residents have lived here for decades, yet their concerns have been ignored, dismissed, and disrespected. A community that helped shape Apex is being treated as expendable.

This petition urges the Town of Apex to protect this long-standing natural ecosystem, respect the residents who have lived here for generations, and halt this development before irreversible damage is done.

Hopson Gateway PUD & Town of Apex LI-CZ — Case #24CZ20