New Urbanist Town Center For Southlake, TX

Debate continues over residential uses in a mixed-use suburban downtown.

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June 7, 2002, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A seemingly innocuous proposal for residential uses in a mixed use town center has become an all out battle against "density" in this affluent Metroplex suburb. " Opponents say town houses would break from Southlake's land-use plan, which calls for large homes on big lots to reduce traffic and prevent school crowding. They are also concerned about using prime commercial land for housing, which would produce less tax revenue, and about setting a precedent that other projects might follow."

Thanks to Jayashree Narayana

FULL STORY: Southlake debates town house project

Sunday, June 2, 2002 in Fort Worth Star Telegram

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