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Southport Meadows Expansion Sparks Outcry | Wilmington News
Southport Meadows just got a massive expansion—291 new single-family homes approved, bringing the total to 536 units across 232 acres, up from the original 245. Developers The Timmons Group and Pulte Homes are pushing ahead as traffic and infrastructure strain mounts, with residents warning of gridlock, water shortages, and overwhelmed emergency services. Complicating matters, North Carolina lawmakers recently stripped the planning board of final approval power, shifting authority to county commissioners for projects after July 2. Despite the controversy, the expansion passed 4-1 with…
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