Emerald Hills redevelopment

A 26-year Emerald Hills resident strongly praised the project as a thoughtful, community-driven improvement that will elevate the neighborhood.

Lives near the entrance; said he initially feared the project but now trusts the scaled-down, resident-responsive design.

Argued the flood-prone course must be rebuilt — 'there's no plan B' — since it's the only place stormwater can drain in Emerald Hills.

Once organized the opposition to the original 900-unit plan; now supports it after the developer went door to door and made sweeping changes.

Urged approval to restore the dilapidated club for families and to house growing demand from Jewish families relocating to Hollywood.

Longtime Emerald Hills resident questioned the unit count discrepancy (284 vs 360 allowed), flooding on 46th Avenue, and potential traffic hazards at corner lots.

Supports the project, saying preserving the green golf course and adding smaller homes for downsizing residents are the top priorities.

Opposed over flooding: argued the project removes a fifth of the area's natural buffer and cited drainage-study figures showing big drops in pervious area.

An engineer and attorney who says the course can't be saved as-is and points to the rebuilt Hollywood Beach golf course as proof redevelopment can stop flooding.

A PGA golf professional predicting the Jack Nicklaus redesign will put Hollywood 'on the golf channel' alongside Shell Bay and Orangebrook.

A lifelong resident and general contractor who wants to downsize into the new community and praised the drainage benefits from his experience with the Hollywood Beach project.

Grandview condo treasurer supports the development but wants specifics on 46th Avenue traffic, entrances/exits, drainage and the new flood zone designation before it's approved.

Resident who says the project isn't massive density, is spread across five locations, and reflects responsible traffic planning.

Grandview resident concerned about flooding; urged coordination with Broward County's Resilient Environment team and questioned the incomplete traffic study and open-space access.

35-year resident and strong supporter who sees the project as a once-in-a-generation chance to modernize the club, add housing options and limit Airbnbs.

Was initially against the project but says the developer listened over eight years and pared the plan back to responsible development.

A town-planning graduate and 43-year resident asking for a 120-day extension for an independent lake-capacity study and raising maintenance failures in storm sewers.

Supports the project specifically because the new drainage system with retention areas should reduce street flooding in Emerald Hills.

The first comment card holder finally connected virtually near the end; called the hearing premature before the phasing and traffic questions are answered and asked the board to defer.