San Antonio developer Lennar Corporation is facing backlash after paying the city $3.3 million to clear land that is home to endangered species, a move residents say exploits a loophole meant to protect sensitive habitats.
KSAT News reported that while residents are fighting the housing development, which plans to include around 3,000 homes and a wastewater treatment plant, the developer has seemingly found a workaround allowing them to continue clearing land — despite a recent city hall ruling against them.
Concerned residents spoke to the city council, which ultimately rejected the developer’s municipal utility district request by 11 to 0. However, locals are reporting that the developer began clearing land for the project immediately after the vote…