Rezoning Filed Off Highway 58 West For Large Mixed Use Residential Development Planned Community Outside Danville

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Southside Investing LLC has announced that it has filed a rezoning application with Pittsylvania County to allow for a transformative master planned community on 614 acres in the southwestern region of the County in the Tunstall District. The mixed-use community is proposed on 614.45 acres located just east of Martin Drive on the north side of Martinsville Highway (Route 58) within the Tunstall Election District. The location is ideally situated approximately 9 miles driving distance from the similarly transformative Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, VA and approximately 9 miles west of Danville, VA.

A press release put out by the development company explains that it "is requesting approval to launch the community under the County’s Residential Planned Unit Development District, which would allow for a compact, pedestrian- oriented, mixed-use development with a variety of housing types, as well as community serving commercial uses. The proposed community would be a multi-phase development that would likely build out over a decade plus timeframe and provide much needed housing and services for the residents of Pittsylvania County."

The project is described as "a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, apartments, a senior independent and assisted-living campus, hotel, day care center, community center and a retail shopping center anchored with a neighborhood grocery store. Additionally, by providing access to open space, recreational facilities, and convenient shopping, a critical goal for the community is achieved by making life as convenient as possible for all residents of western Pittsylvania County."

“Southside Investing is committed to listening to the voices and needs of county residents, county officials and other stakeholders as it proceeds through the rezoning process in contemplation of fulfilling our vision for a live-work-play community. We have recognized the growing need for housing and the opportunity it presents for ensuring a well-balanced and growing economy for not only Pittsylvania County but also the surrounding region. It’s hard to attract job creators without the continued development of nice communities for folks to live in and which add to the area’s great quality of life and are also close to work,” said Tom Gallagher, spokesman for Southside Investing.

The development company will be holding several community forums "to present in greater detail its vision for the community consistent with smart growth planning principles and to answer questions from residents. Southside will be conducting a community outreach and informational event at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 25th at the Brosville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station located at 11912 Martinsville Highway. A second community event is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 1st at Faith Memorial Baptist Church located at 7450 Martinsville Highway."