Next steps and how to help:
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​Sign the petition here: https://c.org/HJkTPNqh2F
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Send a letter to city council to express your concerns (sample letters here)
Stop Leigh Village
Chapel Run and the surrounding neighborhoods value peace, safety, and a strong sense of community. The proposed Leigh Village development threatens to dramatically change the character of our area with high-density construction, heavy traffic, and environmental strain.
What’s at Stake
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Traffic & Safety: Our roads are already congested during peak hours. Adding hundreds of new cars will make it more dangerous for children, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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Schools: Nearby schools are already near capacity. This development would overcrowd classrooms and stretch resources thin.
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Environment: Paving over greenspace means increased flooding risk, more stormwater runoff, and loss of wildlife habitat.
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Noise & Light Pollution: What is now a quiet community could be disrupted by late-night traffic, construction, and commercial activity.
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Property Values: Overdevelopment without proper infrastructure can decrease surrounding home values, hurting families who have invested in this neighborhood.
How to Help
The council will resume a public hearing and possibly vote during the 7 p.m. meeting on the Leigh Village Center project, located northwest of Exit 273 off Interstate 40 near the Durham-Chapel Hill border.
Read more at: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/article314544856.html#storylink=cpy
Email City Council
Tell them to oppose or condition the rezoning until safety, watershed, and affordability protections are in place.​
How Can You Help?
Write your concerns to our city council members - emails below:
​Williams, Leonardo Mayor Email Mayor Williams 919-560-4333
Baker, Nate At-Large Council Member Email Council Member Baker 919-560-4396
Caballero, Javiera At-Large Council Member Email Council Member Caballero 919-560-4396
Cook, Chelsea Ward 3 Council Member Email Council Member Cook 919-560-4396
Freeman, DeDreana Ward 1 Council Member Email Council Member Freeman 919-560-4396
Rist, Carl At Large Council Member Email Council Member Rist 919-560-4396