Summary
The massive 'Sustainable City' project in Kaufman County is officially off the table after the developer walked away. This leaves local officials scrambling to rethink their growth plans and figure out how to fill the hole this leaves in the county's future tax revenue.
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Impact analysis
The county is losing out on a huge chunk of projected tax revenue that was supposed to fund local services and infrastructure.
Local residents who were worried about the environmental impact or the strain on existing infrastructure from such a massive project.
Local taxpayers and city planners who were banking on this project to lower tax rates and drive economic growth.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Dubai developer scraps “Sustainable City USA” plan in North Texas amid political scrutiny
Dubai developer scraps “Sustainable City USA” plan in North Texas amid political scrutiny The Real Deal
Dubai developer abandons planned 2,300-acre D-FW project
Dubai developer abandons planned 2,300-acre D-FW project Dallas News
Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation
Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
What is The Sustainable City, USA? Dubai firm's 2,300-acre D-FW project draws eyes, ire
What is The Sustainable City, USA? Dubai firm's 2,300-acre D-FW project draws eyes, ire Dallas News
Dubai Developers Eye ‘Sustainable City’ In Kaufman
Dubai Developers Eye ‘Sustainable City’ In Kaufman dallasexpress.com
Costco to break ground on Forney location in April with road projects planned
Costco to break ground on Forney location in April with road projects planned MyTexasDaily.com
Forney-area residents voice concerns over hyrbid multi-family development in ETJ, interlocal agreement responsibilities
Forney-area residents voice concerns over hyrbid multi-family development in ETJ, interlocal agreement responsibilities MyTexasDaily.com
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