The development in Southport and Brunswick County will wreck long term environmental havoc. Increased flooding and damage from hurricanes and pollution of the river and streams. The Chesapeake Bay area has seen horrible problems from the way the area has developed, and we could learn from their case. Development can be positive, but should be conducted with caution and thought to the environmental consequences. Also with thought to what type of jobs we want. Sure, some money will come in in the short term -- but the town will be an unpleasant, polluted, place to live, if there still is a town at all (just look at climate change projections of rising sea levels) for our children.