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Mesquite is getting a massive new housing development called Solterra MPC. This means a lot more people will be calling Mesquite home soon, so expect things to get busier!
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 7 the 90 before that.
The city incurs costs for road maintenance and repair due to heavy vehicle usage.
Logistics companies and the local economy.
Residents living near industrial routes experiencing road damage.
This project would facilitate light industrial use at the specified location with modified development standards.
The project adds needed housing stock but raises concerns about the density of multifamily developments in the area.
The proposal included a taller screening wall and reduced parking, with expected minimal impacts due to limited employees and traffic. However, it faced opposition from nearby residents.
The denial means this specific senior affordable housing project will not proceed with city support for state tax credits.
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A new 277-unit rental community is coming to the IH-635 area. It's designed for families with three- and four-bedroom homes, and the city is requiring a fence to protect the nearby church from unwanted foot traffic.