In a recent government meeting, significant concerns were raised regarding the development of land in Union County that was initially earmarked for a school by the local public school district. The decision to abandon the school project was attributed to unique environmental issues that rendered the land unsuitable for construction.

Instead, plans have shifted towards the construction of 74 townhomes on the site, prompting discussions about the environmental implications of this development. Community members expressed alarm over the potential loss of critical land designated for watershed protection, which includes protected streams and wetlands.

The discourse highlighted the importance of classifying such areas under conservation categories, as outlined in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Stakeholders emphasized the need for careful consideration of environmental impacts in future development decisions to preserve the integrity of local ecosystems.