As a result, Concord Pike suffers from sprawl. More land could have been preserved. Mass transit would be more effective, necessitating fewer cars. There would be fewer entrances and exits to business on Concord Pike, helping make the road even more driveable. Even if only one or two large tracts had been preserved along 202, I suspect that many would prefer that kind of open space to the total development that occurred.
Development is inevitable.
Population and economic growth depend on it. The challenge is managing the growth so it does not overwhelm us, and preserving as much room as we can for future generations. If we are serious about stopping sprawl, then we must take a fresh look at the policies we put in place.