A growing number of Benbrook residents are expressing frustration over the new housing developments taking shape along the Trinity Trails, raising questions about how the city’s most scenic corridor has undergone such rapid transformation.
What was once open parkland with uninterrupted river views is now lined with new residential lots, some of which stretch within feet of the Trinity River. Neighbors argue that the change not only alters the visual and recreational character of the trails but may also violate a long-standing city code intended to prevent private backyards from directly bordering the river.
Local joggers, cyclists, and nearby homeowners say the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission decision has left them stunned. They believe the land should have remained open space for public use rather than being converted into high-value residential property.
Many also question the environmental impact, citing concerns over untested fill dirt, limited flood protection, and the risk of water trapping Timberline Drive—currently the main exit route—under several feet of floodwater during heavy rains.
Residents allege the development moved forward with little public input or notice, with months of heavy truck traffic bringing in dirt and reshaping the landscape before many realized what was happening.
The situation has reignited broader conversations about land use, transparency, and long-term planning in Benbrook. As construction continues, locals are calling for city leaders to reevaluate how development along sensitive natural areas is approved and monitored.
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