(Richmond, IN)--Residents who live around the planned large housing development at South 37th and Backmeyer Road in Richmond are coming together to oppose the project. That project would create 178 new homes and up to 250 apartment units. Richmond Common Council will address it on April 15. According to opponents, 101 nearby residents responded to letters sent by the city. Of the 101 who responded, one hundred responded in opposition. They’re worried about increased traffic, exposed retention ponds, and drainage. They also claim a conflict of interest because they believe a council person’s family member is a candidate for a high-ranking job at Reid Health. A Reid spokesperson said Thursday that the CFO position is open and that there are no in-house candidates. Reid, through an LLC, paid a million dollars for the property in 2021. Opponents also claim that potential lot buyers were promised a membership at Forest Hills Country Club by the developer. Forest Hills denies that offer is in place.
