20210224 Ver 1_Public Notice Comments_20211027 (149)

Public Notice Comment Form
ID#*
20210224
Project Name*
Westpoint
First Name
Betony
Version *
1
Number only.
Last Name
Beddingfield
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Phone Number
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Please pick the response below that represents your stance on the above mentioned project?*
Yes - I agree with the project. No - I do not agree with the project.
Comment
As a lifelong resident of Durham I am saddened to be writing this commentary. There is absolutely no excuse to
let the proposed Black Meadow project move forward. Durham has rapidly grown over recent years, and many of
our old growth forests have already been bulldozed to make way for housing and businesses. One of the best
features of Durham is the beautiful nature that can be found in this relatively urban area. Allowing this project to
proceed will destroy vital habitat for many creatures, and take away some of Durham's most pristine natural
environment. We have an obligation to protect the wild species that make Durham their home as well. The
proximity to a major body of water risks contamination and will lead to further pollution of the Eno River. Durham
likes to market itself as a progressive city. In the time of climate change and forests disappearing everywhere we
look, there is nothing progressive about allowing this monstrous development to occur, particularly when it sits
next to the West Point, one of Durham's premier nature tourism areas. Please do not let this horrible atrocity
move forward. The people, animals, and plants that call Durham home deserve better. This will degrade Durham
and do nothing positive for the city.
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