Harpers Ferry Residents Voice Concerns Over Cluster Subdivisions
Ellis: Rural Development—The Difference Between Words and Actions
LoudounNow.com | Monday, January 27, 2025
By John Ellis
Residents in towns near Short Hill Mountain, such as Harpers Ferry, face challenges as new cluster subdivisions threaten to escalate traffic from 60 to over 250 vehicle trips daily. Concerns grow over water pressure and pollution due to an influx of drilling sites, as developments proliferate across the region. Despite assurances from county supervisors about protecting rural lands, zoning ordinances allow for significant overdevelopment—a stark contrast to neighboring Fauquier County. The ongoing dialogue reflects a clash between community needs and developer interests, underscoring the tension between words and actions in safeguarding local resources, as highlighted in an article by LoudounNow.com.
