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The University and the City finally backed down and agreed to cut the density of Carolina Commons to a reasonable level. They thought they could jam this oversized project down our throats but this community proved them wrong. Stay alert because we will keep watching them to make sure they …

November 18, 2009

Reduce the Density of Carolina Commons

Reduce the Density of Carolina Commons

🏆 Won — 108 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 5 months ago
We, the undersigned, petition the University of North Carolina and the City of Carrboro, to reduce the density of the proposed Carolina Commons neighborhood, so it will be more livable for its future residents and more harmonious with the surrounding communities. The current proposed development of 149 units on 23 acres would be considerably denser than the surrounding neighborhoods. It would be more than 4 times denser than Lake Hogan Farms, 2.75 times denser than Claremont, and 1.3 times denser than Winmore. In addition, this development would be landlocked by surrounding neighborhoods with no direct access to a major Town or county road. The high density of the proposed development raises significant safety, environmental,and quality of life issues for both the current residents of the adjoining neighborhoods and the future residents of Carolina Commons. While we applaud the goal of developing affordable housing for the University's staff, we believe that this goal can be achieved with a reasonable, lower density development, which will be more enjoyable for its residents, and less detrimental to its neighbors. Therefore, we request that the plans be redesigned to create a lower density, safer, greener, and more livable Carolina Commons neighborhood.

Updates

August 25, 2009

The administration at UNC and the Carrboro officials can no longer pretend this development is acceptable to the people who actually live here. This surge in support proves they are dead wrong if they think they can ram this reckless density plan through without a fight.

Reached 100 supporters

August 25, 2009

6 Comments

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Robert Marshall
17 years ago Featured

the infrastructure isnt there to support this. simple as that.

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Sarah Hudson
17 years ago Featured

149 units is way too much for that plot of land. The roads around there already cant handle the traffic we have now. This is just asking for a disaster.

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David Hassan
17 years ago Featured

Stop trying to cram so many people into a small space. It is not fair to the people who bought homes here expecting a certain lifestyle.

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Jessica Iyer
17 years ago Featured

what about the extra traffic?? our kids play in the street and it is already dangerous enough with the current flow of cars. rethink this project.

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Mark Stevens
17 years ago Featured

Too dense. It does not match the character of the neighborhood at all. Please scale this back before it ruins the whole area.

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Linda Murphy
17 years ago Featured

Way too overcrowded. Need more green space and less pavement. Do it right the first time.