Land for development is virtually non-existent in many mountainous areas. It limits what can be done in the towns, restricting opportunities and forcing many young people to flee for better paying jobs. The town of Pikeville, KY (population 6,295) is taking a different approach in trying to work with a local coal company to create about 800 acres of flat land for the town.
Normally a coal company is required to restore mountains to their original contour when they are finished mining the site, but a clause in the law allows mining companies to leave it flat when it better serves post-mining purposes. Pikeville is taking advantage of that clause, utilizing a natural resource and hoping to make themselves a better town as a result.
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