I don't know about the rules in your Country, but in the USA, the States, Cities and Counties controlled the building zoning so can't just buit whatever ppl feel like they wanted to built. Hopefully you can built rental apartments units there as you mentioned they're many local businesses and employees surrounding near.
Be strong sweetie so fight for yourself and your family members don’t forget about your family members as well take care yourself. Until covid-19 it’s over and back to normal again. Love ❤️💕💕💕💕💕🇺🇸🇹🇭.