Pine Creek neighbors fight new housing development

BENNINGTON, Neb. (KMTV) — Pine Creek neighbors voice traffic and congestion concerns about proposed 12-acre development. Omaha City Council to vote Tuesday.

  • The Omaha City Council will consider rezoning the land behind Westview High School and Potter Street from farmland to allow a mix of houses, townhomes, apartments and one commercial lot.
  • “Adding that much more to an already congested choke point kind of into our neighborhood, it’s going to be problematic for sure,” said one neighbor.
  • Beyond traffic concerns, residents worry about increased noise, the loss of open spaces and potential impacts to local wildlife.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:

Neighbors in Bennington’s Pine Creek area are voicing concerns about a proposed 12-acre development that could bring dozens of new homes and a commercial business to their neighborhood.

The Omaha City Council will consider rezoning the land behind Westview High School and Potter Street from farmland to allow a mix of houses, townhomes, apartments and one commercial lot during a vote Tuesday…

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