Goochland County officials, keen on increasing development, have their eyes on th Tuckahoe Creek Service District.The 7,800-acre water and sewer district was funded with $63 million borrowed eight years ago from the Virginia Resources Authority. It was to be repaid through taxes boosted by anticipated commercial growth.

That growth has not materialized, leaving officials and landowners squabbling over how to move forward. Some are pushing for purely commercial development, while others say mixed-use development will work better.

Any kind of development will likely benefit homeowners in the area. The influx of capital and a broader tax base could stimulate the local economy, improving services and lifting the value of nearby homes.

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