Industrial Land Conservation vs. Residential Growth
Summary
A developer wants to turn 122 acres of industrial land near Roy J. Smith Drive into a housing subdivision, but city staff and neighbors pushed back. Staff warned it would shrink Killeen's scarce industrial land by 24% and impact local tax incentives, while local business owners raised serious concerns about existing flooding and erosion.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2025.
Impact analysis
Reduces future industrial economic productivity in TIRZ No. 2 and shifts tax bases.
Future homebuyers in the proposed subdivision.
Nearby business owners facing drainage issues and the city's long-term economic development goals.
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