Sussex County officials and residents are raising traffic and growth concerns as public comment continues on the proposed 637-acre Cool Spring Crossing development, which includes 1,922 homes and mixed-use amenities.

Protesters at the Georgetown Circle gathered Saturday, saying excessive development in Sussex County is straining infrastructure and harming the environment. They urged officials to reject large proposed projects.

During hours of public comment Tuesday, Sussex County Council continued to hear strong opinions on the proposed Cool Spring Crossing development, a 637-acre mixed-use project planned for Route 9 and Cool Spring Road.

Sussex County Planning and Zoning recommended approval for a massive mixed-use development called Cool Spring Crossing. The recommendations, for zoning changes and conditional use, still must go to County Council for approvals.

The proposed Cool Spring Crossing development plan, which includes 1,922 housing units, and now an educational facility, and an assisted living center, is sparking debate in Sussex County. The project, situated off Route 9 and Cool Spring Road, is being met with mixed reactions from locals.

The proposed housing development at the intersection of Route 9 and Cool Springs Road has been a heavily debated topic in the community. Carl M. Freeman Companies plans to build a housing development named Cool Springs Crossings at this location.

LEWES, Del.- The Sussex Preservation Coalition hosted a meeting Thursday night to discuss concerns over the Cool Spring Crossing housing development.

Consequently, the group says the informational meeting, originally planned for Feb. 21 in Georgetown, and the virtual presentation, scheduled for Feb. 22, will be adjusted to align with the new public hearing date.

MILTON, Del.- An open house held Tuesday night focused on a massive proposed housing development called Cool Spring Crossing.