Camp Director Discusses Fairview Property Development Concerns

On Jul 11, 2024

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The WORX, a non-profit summer camp in Fairview, North Carolina, faces backlash over plans to develop part of its 250-acre property with new cabins and classrooms. The camp’s director, Sara Jarrell, reassures that work to the site will be kept to a minimum and the site won’t be available for short-term rentals or large events. Concerns are raised by the local residents about the potential impact on local roads, and how the camp plans to fund these developments.

Fairview Non-Profit Camp Faces Opposition Over Development Plans

The WORX, a non-profit summer camp in Fairview, North Carolina is facing backlash over its development plans. Local residents have expressed concerns about the potential impact on area roads and the risk of short-term vacation rentals on the site. The camp management has proposed development of a portion of its 250-acre property to include new cabins and classrooms.

Minimal Impact and No Short-Term Rentals

Sara Jarrell, director of The WORX project, assures that environmental disturbance will be kept to a minimum. “We’re environmentalists at heart,” Jarrell stated. “We aim to keep as much of this property as pristine as possible.” Despite concerns raised at a recent Board of Adjustment meeting about short-term rentals, Jarrell clarified that the property will not be listed on Airbnb or VRBO. “We’re not interested in hosting big, huge events, such as a Lollapalooza,” she said. Instead, any non-camp related usage would be limited to weekend church groups.

Concerns About Road Conditions

Residents also raised concerns about increased traffic taking a toll on the rural roads surrounding the property. In response, Jarrell stated that the camp shares these concerns, wanting to keep the roads in good condition for all users. The WORX management has not yet disclosed the cost of these proposed changes or the source of the necessary funding.

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