The Rowan Ranch project continues to stir debate in Benbrook, with Planning and Zoning Commissioner Leah Rodriguez raising concerns about development near Mary’s Creek during a recent meeting.
While she expressed reservations, city staff assured her that Benbrook would still have oversight on any construction within the floodplain. At the center of the debate is a proposed berm and creek modification plan.
Supporters argue that it meets regulatory requirements, but critics caution that widening the creek and placing boulders to slow water flow could cause long-term damage. Some residents argue that even reinforced structures have struggled against Mary’s Creek in the past.
Others believe the opposition is overstated, pointing to FEMA regulations and city involvement as reasons to trust the process. The Rowan Ranch project has already drawn coverage in multiple Fort Worth Star-Telegram articles, as well as local videos explaining the plans and concerns.
As the conversation continues, the community remains divided between those who see a risk to the creek’s future and those who are confident in the safeguards already in place.
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