NORTHEAST TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Neighbors are pushing for answers about a potential 1,227-acre development in Northeast Tallahassee, including how it could impact plans for the Welaunee Arch.<\/p>\n
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Neighbors ask for delay on Welaunee Arch land use change as 1,227-acre development plan comes to light<\/p>\n
Resident Lynne Takacs is leading the push to postpone the process, arguing that most neighbors are unaware of what is being proposed.<\/p>\n
“This is not about pro-development or anti-development. This is about the public getting the opportunity to know what’s happening before big decisions are made,” Takacs said.<\/p>\n
Takacs has been following the development since attending the developer’s first public meeting in June but said she was blindsided to see it already moving toward rezoning.<\/p>\n
“They told us that there was no buyer lined up, and there was really no plan in place yet,” Takacs said.<\/p>\n
She has since created a webpage<\/a> and requested city documents that outline a 1,227-acre development, including housing, commercial spaces and open spaces.<\/p>\n The law firm representing the owners, Powerhouse Inc., says they have no immediate plans to build themselves and that the plan is a “unified” vision without risking uncoordinated developments later on.<\/p>\n A representative for Grow Tallahassee<\/a> points out that development in the area has been discussed for over 20 years, with the Welaunee Arch Master Plan adopted in 2020. But Takacs argues this plan is different.<\/p>\n “To me, I think since it’s changed, the public should have a right to come and view it, ask questions, and make comments,” Takacs said.<\/p>\n The Development Review Committee<\/a> will review the project Monday at 9 a.m. At that meeting, neighbors can make public comment.<\/p>\n This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n