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Forney
A proposal to rezone 9.308 acres to allow for 49 single-family attached townhomes.
The project would have added 44 units to the area, which residents argued would overwhelm local infrastructure.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
A proposal to rezone 9.308 acres to allow for 44 single-family attached townhomes.
Forney residents are fighting a new development project, worried that more growth will lead to higher crime rates in their neighborhoods. The City Council is now stuck in the middle, trying to balance the town's expansion with the safety concerns of locals.
Forney is tightening the rules on where cigar and hookah lounges can set up shop. This update clarifies exactly what counts as a lounge, which will likely limit where these businesses can open in the future.
Forney Community Park had to shut down this past Sunday because of rowdy behavior from local teens. It’s a good idea to double-check the city’s social media pages before you plan any weekend trips there until things settle down.
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