More than 100 people gathered Wednesday evening to weigh in on development rules covering 12 acres along South Flagler Drive, where residents say high-rise construction is increasing traffic and encroaching on historic neighborhoods.
The city of West Palm Beach held the public workshop at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church to collect feedback on zoning regulations within the South Flagler Overlay District. WPTV reporter Zitlali Solache attended the workshop and spoke with residents about their concerns.
City staff focused the discussion on parking, building density and height. Residents, however, used the meeting to voice broader concerns about what they described as excessive development along the waterfront…