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New Hanover County has halted a massive 1,800-unit development called Hilton Bluffs after county manager Chris Coudriet deemed the single access road proposed by developer Copper Builders a serious safety hazard — especially given the area’s flood risks and fire code requirements for multiple exits. The project, which had been scaled down from 4,000 units after neighbors and environmental groups raised alarms, now faces an uphill battle to get approved again — unless it includes at least two access roads. A separate legal challenge over environmental concerns is still pending, but for now, the development is on hold as officials prioritize public safety.

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https://www.whqr.org/local/2026-09-18/county-manager-denies-copper-builders-hilton-bluff-project-in-sledge-forest-over-road-access-safety-concerns

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