This reinforced the airport area's status as an employment magnet. I-40 is currently being widened through western Guilford County just south of the airport. This project will close one interchange, open another, and increase the capacity of the interstate. Greensboro has experienced shortages of both water and sewer service capacity during the past two years. This has changed the expectations for development in some parts of the airport area.
Concerns regarding watershed protection continue.
In 1986, Guilford County had just enacted watershed regulations. Since that time these regulations have been strengthened and public awareness of the need for safe drinking water has increased. The proposed FedEx Cargo Hub will bring noise impact changes and roadway improvements to the area. The Plan will recommend a development pattern that will be compatible with the airport improvements and will mitigate the impact of these improvements on the surrounding area. The intended product of the study is a plan that can be adopted by Guilford County, Forsyth County, Greensboro, High Point and Kernersville as a guide to development as the air cargo hub is built and associated businesses move to the area.