In a recent city council meeting, discussions centered around a proposed residential infill project in Phoenix, which has sparked significant community debate. The project, presented by Lennar, aims to develop new homes in response to the city's ongoing housing crisis, as outlined in the Phoenix housing plan adopted in 2020. This plan seeks to create tens of thousands of new homes across various price ranges to accommodate the influx of families moving to the area.

Supporters of the project, including Steven Anderson, emphasized the need for more housing options within the city to prevent families from relocating to outlying areas like Buckeye or Queen Creek. Anderson highlighted that the project has received endorsements from city staff, the village planning committee, the planning commission, and the local school district, urging the council to approve it with the recommended stipulations.

Conversely, Scott Anderson, representing nearly 1,000 homeowners from the Little Deer Valley area, voiced strong opposition to the development. He argued that the project contradicts the community's master plan, which was designed to limit commercial development and maintain the area's unique topography. Anderson pointed out that the neighborhood has limited traffic flow and that the proposed project would disrupt the established residential character of the area.

The council's decision on the project remains pending, as community members continue to express their concerns about the implications of increased housing density in their neighborhood. The outcome will likely reflect the ongoing tension between the need for more housing and the desire to preserve community integrity.