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The Role of Land Trusts in Controversial Land Use SituationsPresented by Bob Brandt, The Land Trust For Tennessee
BACKGROUNDBell’s Bend Community
Rural character
Scenic beauty
Agricultural history
Previous conflicts over land use
Present-Day Agricultural Use
Fertile Bottomlands
Growing demand for sustainable locally-grown foods
Significant amount of farming remains at core of Bell’s Bend.
Not the first land use fight
During the early 1980’s, residents of the Bell’s Bend Community rallied to prevent their land from becoming Nashville’s primary landfill.
The land use battle continues today with the May Town Center proposal.
What’s at stake?
Developer’s Point of View
1500 acres of developable land
Financial investment in the millions
“Visionary” reputation
Community’s Point of View
1500 acres of greenfields which provide countless environmental functions for the greater Nashville area
Rural character of their community
Precedent set for further sprawl