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May 16, 2006

Dilworth development delayed... because of Heart?

Shugart Management's plans for a 228-home subdivision just north of Skeet Club Road and east of Dilworth Road hit a snag Monday night: Several council members are worried about future growth out there and want Shugart to build its entrance at the intersection of Bickford Road and Dilworth to a higher standard.

They're worried about future growth in the region -- particularly the Heart of the Triad -- north of where Shugart wants to build. It should be noted that this neighborhood is near, but not in the Heart of the Triad study area, the southern boundry of which follows Sandy Ridge Road to Squire Davis Road to N.C. 66 and down to U.S. 311.

It raises an interesting question: Should developers be allowed to build at, or slightly above, whatever current road standards are? Or should they be held liable for what might, could happen in 20 years, which is the rough time frame for buildout of the Heart of the Triad region regardless of whether that specific plan goes forward?

Posted by Jonathan Jones at May 16, 2006 10:21 AM