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Central Polk Parkway East Land Impacts

Summary

A resident told the board the planned parkway could cost her family land, and questions remain about the project's naming and design. A PD&E public meeting is coming and comments are due September 8.

At a glance

Total mentions
2
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Motorists would gain a new east county corridor if the parkway is built.

⚠️Who could be affected

Families whose land lies in the project's path, including the Garrett family, could lose property.

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