Stop The Traffic - Haven at Galleria will destroy our neighborhood
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The Haven at Galleria by Johnson Development, at 6800 Wrightsville Avenue next to the ABC store, broke ground on the first 2 phases of a huge mixed-use development that includes 528 apartments in (2) five-story buildings, streetfront retail and a parking deck. The project is completely out of scale with the surrounding neighborhoods and is estimated to flood Wrightsville Avenue with a minimum of 3,750 extra vehicles trips per day.
On June 5, 2025, the developer cut down (7) mature live oak trees that once graced the tree-lined gateway to Wrightsville Beach. Shocked neighbors and concerned citizens came together to launch GALLERIA WATCH. We started a PETITION to delay the project’s construction until an updated traffic study is conducted, as the only study conducted is based on data from October 2022. We also want greater tree protection, particularly as it relates to Phase 3, currently 5.6 acres of tree-covered green space.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Use the link above to read and Sign our Petition on change.org (but no donations, please)
Join our Galleria Watch Facebook page and contribute your thoughts and ideas
Get on our email list (below) and PLEASE let us know if you can VOLUNTEER some time
Email Mayor Saffo and City Council to ask for a public hearing on The Haven at Galleria
Show your support at City Council meetings. Our next presentation is August 5th at 6:30. Wear a green shirt!
We Need Your Help!
Sign our petition stating the following:
1. Immediately Delay all further approvals and progression of The Haven at Galleria project.
2. Mandate a new, comprehensive Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that accurately reflects current (mid-2025) traffic volumes and patterns, and critically includes the cumulative impacts of all planned, approved, and ongoing developments and transportation projects in the vicinity, including Center Point, Mayfaire, the flyover on Eastwood & Military Cutoff; and the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge replacement.
3. Ensure robust public transparency throughout this revised process, including accessible dissemination of the new TIA and ample opportunity for public review and input before any further decisions are made.
4. Update Tree Protection code, especially for native Live Oaks, to prevent removal of all Heritage trees.
5. Remove Loophole on Mixed Use Zoning allowing apartment projects to gain extra density and only have 1% commercial.
6. Scheduling a Public Hearing where residents voices can be heard. Only 1 meeting in 2018 and it was with a different developer for a different project.
Our Position: The Haven at Galleria should not move forward until these steps are taken. This delay is essential to protect public safety, the environment, and ensure responsible planning, and restore trust in the development process.