Matthews leaders approve rezoning petition that allows much-debated Sante Matthews project

The development will go on Idlewild Road near the Interstate 485 interchange.

MATTHEWS, N.C. — After a five to two vote late Monday night, the Matthews Town Council approved the development that will go on Idlewild Road near the Interstate 485 interchange.

Sante Matthews will include a grocery store, a bank, restaurants and retail, and 570 units of housing. The housing includes apartments and townhomes for rent and houses for sale.

Pappas Properties, the developer behind Sante Matthews, is marketing it as a wellness-focused community. The site plan has several parks and green spaces, as well as a wellness center.

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