Residents Push Back Against New Boynton Townhome Plan
The Fight To Save Boynton’s Forest Is Growing
A proposed 72-townhome development on a wooded parcel near Quentin Avenue and Nickels Boulevard in eastern Boynton Beach has sparked a grassroots effort by residents seeking to preserve what they describe as one of the area’s last remaining forested tracts.
The campaign, operating under the banner “Save Boynton’s Forest,” is encouraging residents to sign a petition and submit comments to Palm Beach County officials regarding the proposal.
Organizers say their goal is not to oppose housing, but rather to ensure the project meets county standards while protecting environmentally sensitive land and maintaining neighborhood compatibility.
According to information posted by the group, residents are advocating for public safety, environmental preservation, and responsible development practices. Supporters argue the wooded property provides wildlife habitat, tree canopy, stormwater benefits, and a natural buffer for nearby neighborhoods. They believe preserving at least portions of the forest would benefit future generations and help maintain the character of the surrounding community.
Those supporting the development point to the region’s ongoing housing needs and the demand for additional residential options in Boynton Beach. The proposal reflects a continuing challenge faced by local governments throughout South Florida: balancing growth with environmental preservation.
As the review process moves forward, residents on both sides of the issue are expected to participate in public meetings and provide feedback to county officials. The outcome could help shape not only the future of this property, but also how similar development proposals are evaluated in Boynton Beach and surrounding communities.
Residents interested in learning more can visit the Save Boynton’s Forest website, follow the group’s Facebook page, or monitor upcoming Palm Beach County public hearing notices regarding the project.
The Boynton Weekly will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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Please sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-boynton-s-forest
Saving Boynton’s Forest means protecting the remaining wooded parcels, requiring responsible public review, and ensuring that development pressure does not override safety, environmental compliance, drainage protection, traffic review, wildlife protection, and neighborhood compatibility.
I was at a city meeting that shot this down last year. Turkin and the mayor swore up and down they were not going to support this development. Now it’s back on their agenda. What liars.