Residents of North Richland Hills voiced significant concerns during a recent government meeting regarding a proposed development project that could impact local flooding and traffic conditions. The meeting featured public comments from community members, including Nancy Cardone, who highlighted her worries about flooding due to the lack of green space in the development plan. Cardone emphasized that the area is already a floodplain and expressed fears that the absence of grass and trees would exacerbate flooding risks for her home, located at the bottom of Westgate.

Another resident, Jane Burkes, raised issues related to traffic congestion, particularly with the limited access points to the proposed residential development. Burkes noted that the area already experiences heavy traffic, especially during school hours, and questioned the practicality of rebuilding Main Street while simultaneously introducing construction traffic. She also expressed concerns about security and the potential influx of unfamiliar individuals into the neighborhood.

The meeting concluded with officials indicating that the public comments would be taken into account, but clarified that the Planning and Zoning Commission serves only as a recommending body to the City Council, which will make the final decision on the development at a meeting scheduled for October 28. The commission plans to address the residents' concerns in their discussions with the developer and city staff, aiming to provide clarity on the project’s implications for the community.