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Video: 26 proposed town homes in Hampshire Hills neighborhood raise concerns


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Why a proposal to build 26 town homes near an east Charlotte neighborhood is the latest flash point in our city's growth.

The Hampshire Hills neighborhood has about 350 homes, most dating back to the early 1960s. Today, residents are worried about the impacts of a proposal to build 26 town homes, like traffic and added pressure on infrastructure.

The rezoning petition speaks to a wider issue playing out across Charlotte: how to build more housing to meet a growing population while not adversely impacting existing neighborhoods.

This story was originally published February 17, 2023 at 6:00 AM.

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