Neighbors press for security, watershed and tree protections as redevelopment proceeds
Sep 25, 2026
Several residents raised safety, pond-watershed and tree-preservation concerns: one resident reported a recent theft at Willow Bend, another said their community spent over $1 million on pond dredging last year and asked whether a new watershed study would be done, and residents requested a sound barrier and assurances about retaining mature perimeter trees.
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Residents used the committee forum to press the developer and city on quality-of-life issues. One resident referenced a large recent theft at Willow Bend and asked what security changes Centennial will make: "I think it was last week or the week before, and over $50,000, I guess, was taken from several stores," the resident said; Michael Platt responded that Centennial is increasing security presence now and will have a new plan forthcoming.
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