GL Homes details company's plans ahead of key land-swap vote

A measure of Palm Beach County’s potential growth comes Tuesday when county commissioners are expected to take a final vote on a land swap, which includes allowing 1,000 new homes to move forward in a region known as the Agricultural Reserve.

The proposal has taken years to take shape. It has drawn both supporters, who back the new housing, amenities and benefits offered, and opponents, such as the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations, which mounted a “Preserve the Reserve!” campaign.

In May, county commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of the plan after 80 people came forward during public comment to express both support and dissent. On Friday, the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group, which is against the proposal, issued a call to action, urging people to attend Tuesday’s meeting.