A proposed 350-acre mixed-use development along the I-77 corridor south of Statesville is drawing both enthusiasm and concern from residents, highlighting tensions over the city’s rapid growth trajectory.

The Iredell Crossings project would include 1,200 residential units, 200,000 square feet of commercial space, and a 40-acre recreational park. Developer Piedmont Land Group says the project would generate $12 million in annual tax revenue for Iredell County.

But residents of nearby neighborhoods have organized opposition, citing traffic concerns on already congested roads. “We moved here for the small-town feel,” said longtime resident Carl Honeycutt. “This kind of development changes the character of our community.”

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposal next Thursday at City Hall. County commissioners are expected to vote on the rezoning request in May.