City council approves south Charlotte development [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A controversial development is coming to south Charlotte. 

The rental community will be built along Rea Road in Piper Glen next to the Four Mile Creek Greenway after getting fierce pushback from neighbors. 

The Charlotte City Council unanimously approved the project during its zoning meeting on Monday night. Leaders gave credit to neighbors for sharing concerns and getting involved — saying it led to several changes that made them comfortable with getting on board with the plans. 

Residents started an online petition against the 53-acre project that now has over 20,000 signatures. Neighbors have said they’re concerned about high-density housing, losing trees, and exacerbating the flooding problems in the area.

“It’s flooded constantly,” Heather Shapiro said while walking on the greenway. “I’ve driven here to take a walk and I …