Developers, planners debate public access design for Lang Road riverfront

Sep 29, 2026

Ashton Woods' plan includes a publicly accessible kayak launch and a covered overlook; county planners said a planning director will review whether proposed access meets the county's waterfront park and access standards, including a previously discussed 75‑foot access guideline.

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At the Lang Road pre‑application, Jake O'Keefe described waterfront elements on the submitted plan: "publicly accessible kayak launch as well as a covered overlook that would be accessible to the public via, an internal park to our neighborhood," and said the team hopes the features will provide meaningful public benefit.

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