In a recent government meeting, community members expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed Mill Street project, which aims to increase residential density in a flood-prone area. Residents voiced their apprehensions about the project's potential impact on safety, environmental integrity, and community character.

One resident, Nicole, raised alarms about the project's scale, questioning how it could be feasible to construct a development that increases density by 600 times in a floodplain. She emphasized the risks posed to children and families in the area, suggesting that the project was disproportionate and out of sync with the existing neighborhood aesthetics.

Linda Westwood, a local county supervisor, acknowledged the complexity of the project and the challenges in keeping the community informed. She noted that the Mill Street project had not yet received the necessary variances, as a recent variance meeting did not yield any decisions. Westwood highlighted the ongoing flooding issues affecting homes on Mill Street and nearby areas, reiterating that the entire region is susceptible to flooding.

Concerns were also raised about the project's plan to reroute water, with residents questioning the feasibility and potential consequences of such an undertaking in a flood zone. The community remains apprehensive about whether the proposed water diversion could exacerbate existing flooding problems rather than alleviate them.

As discussions continue, the local government faces the challenge of addressing these community concerns while navigating the complexities of urban development in vulnerable areas.