I strongly oppose the proposed development off Altamont Road (Greenville Journal, Jan. 31, 2025 edition). This project is not yet a done deal, and I urge you to reconsider its impact before it “rises on the north shoulder of Paris Mountain.”
As a resident living directly across from the site, I know this development will harm my home, quality of life, and the broader community. Construction alone will bring constant noise, dust, and congestion to a road not suited for commercial travel. Have officials considered how this will impact families and children who live here? What happens when hotel traffic, wedding parties, and rooftop bar noise disrupt our nights?
Beyond the intrusion on residents, this land – zoned as environmentally sensitive – is home to deer, foxes, bears, and countless species that will be displaced. The runoff alone could threaten well water and property values.
Would you want a hotel looming over your backyard? Paris Mountain is part of Greenville’s identity, and we must protect it from commercial overreach. Travelers Rest must reject short-sighted development and preserve what makes this area special.
Tara Rowland
Travelers Rest
