County concerns
I read with great interest about the latest in out-of-control growth in this County, specifically North Pointe [“Round three on 29N,” The Week, May 11]. I understand some of what the “proffers” are intended for but I didn’t see anything mentioned about infrastructure. With a development of this magnitude, why is there no mention of fire stations, police stations and of course new elementary, middle and high schools that will be needed to handle all the new families? Plus, add in all the new homes coming into the Hollymead Town Center and you have the makings of a whole new town with all the needs and no mention of how they will be met. Did anyone mention water, sewer or drought concerns? Should we talk about all this new traffic on inadequate 29? What are the County planners’ thoughts on all these undiscussed issues? I know I can’t be the only one concerned. Is it too late? Have we turned the County over to the developers with no accountability?
Denise Benson
Albemarle County
CORRECTION
In “No pain, lots of gain” [FLOW, May 11], Diana Bower’s Pilates instruction was misidentified as being an aspect of her physical therapy practice. In fact, Bower incorporates Pilates into her physical rehabilitation practice.