Residents of South Middle River in Fort Lauderdale are pushing back against a possible affordable housing development after Covenant House purchased four nearby lots, according to a CBS News Miami report.
Sonia Cotto, a 12-year resident of the neighborhood, is among those who fear what could come next. Neighbors said they worry a residential social services facility could eventually open in their residential area.
The concerns center on the type of use allowed on the lots and what it would mean for the quiet residential streets. The report does not say when the property would be developed or what approvals would be required.
Residents who want to follow the issue can watch for future city filings and public meetings, where the project would be discussed before any decision is made.
