Tense Town Hall Meeting As Residents Debate PUD Proposal

By Idy Perl

Last night a tense town hall meeting took place at the Ramapo Town Hall to give residents the opportunity to share their perspective on the proposed PUD, or Planned Unit Development law. A PUD zone gives developers the flexibility to build a mixed-use development that includes housing, commercial and recreational spaces on properties of more than 10 acres.

Critics are wary of large developments that can change the neighborhood and exacerbate the already heavy traffic in Ramapo, while others praise the plan that would provide affordable housing to many local families. Multiple residents stood up at the meeting to share their their concerns or support for the plan.  

The final vote for the proposal, which was scheduled to take place last night, was postponed to next week.