Highland House in Preston Center Town Hall Meeting Next Tuesday Evening

Got word yesterday from City Councilwoman Jennifer Staubach Gates that she is hosting a town-hall meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at Northway Christian Church, giving homeowners a chance to learn more about the proposed luxury high-rise apartment community called Highland House that Luke Crosland wants to build in the heart of Preston Center, hear about traffic concerns, and ask questions.

As we have reported here, the Crosland Group applied for re-zoning at 8215 Westchester, which is a three-story medical building located next to HopDaddy’s. They intend to build Highland House, a luxury high rise apartment, the second residential tower in Preston Center.

The meeting will be moderated and thus far the agenda looks like this:

Agenda: 6:30 -6:35 Introduction by Councilmember Jennifer Gates

6:35- 6:45 Presentation by TXDOT
6:45- 7:15 Presentation by Crosland Group
7:15- 8:00 Speakers

8:00- 8:30 Additional clarifications and questions

If you want to get in the 45 minute speaker spot, you must register in advance. To do so, email Gates’ office with your name or question; the list is compiled in the order the emails are received.

In addition to Crosland Group’s remarks, the agenda includes a presentation by TXDOT about possible changes to the street configuration in the area, which I am so looking forward to hearing.

Apparently, non-registered speakers can approach the mic if time allows in that last time slot. I’ve been hearing from University Park residents concerned over school overcrowding and expect them to show up to voice their concerns.

And of course, if you cannot make this meeting, CandysDirt.com will be there for you.