A proposed development to build nearly 300 homes on a 124-acre plot along Commonwealth Avenue in Jacksonville is facing pushback from local residents concerned about increased traffic and the impact on the area's unique character.
‘We’re about land and space’: Proposed development to build nearly 300 homes along Commonwealth Ave. sparks debate
Read full article: Riverfront Plaza, first part of Jacksonville’s downtown transformation, to open by end of this year, city saysShad Khan purchases Jacksonville fairgrounds for $15M with plans to create more game, event parking Dozens gathered at the Cisco Gardens Community Center on Monday to share their thoughts with the developers.
Several members of the audience said 40 and 50-foot lots are not typical in the area. While many said they aren’t opposed to having new homes, they said the space is a concern.The development plan is still in its early stages, with developers engaging with the community to gather feedback.Darrell Thompson has lived in the area since the mid-1970s. He actually shares a fence with the land up for a change.
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