Commercial Development
Summary
A local resident is sounding the alarm on a proposed shopping center at FM 407 and Simmons Road, saying we need a closer look at the traffic mess it'll cause, questionable tax numbers, and how close it is to residential backyards.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Property values near the proposed site could take a hit, and we need to verify if the promised tax revenue actually outweighs the cost of infrastructure upgrades.
The commercial developers and future retail tenants stand to gain the most from high-traffic visibility at this major intersection.
Nearby homeowners will deal with severe traffic headaches, noise pollution, and a loss of neighborhood privacy right in their backyards.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Northlake approves plans for Starbucks after traffic flow, landscape concerns were addressed - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News
Starbucks had plans to open a new shop along FM 407 in Northlake, but traffic flow concerns and a landscaping request almost put the plan in jeopardy. Northlake Town Council voted 6-1 to approve a site plan for a new Starbucks on the southwest corner of FM 407 and Cleveland-Gibbs Road with a variance to […]
LETTER: Proposed Double Oak development deserves more scrutiny - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News
I am a 12-year Double Oak resident and one of eight neighbors whose homes surround the property proposed for development at FM 407 and Simmons Road. More than 170 residents have also signed a petition opposing the project. Let me be clear: We are not against commercial development or alcohol sales. We oppose this particular […]
Realty Capital Receives Approval for Expansion of Mixed-Use Project in Flower Mound, Texas
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