Related Ross appointment fires up West Palm Beach development debate

by TRD Staff

West Palm Beach residents are pushing back after the city commission appointed a Related Ross executive to the Downtown Development Authority. The appointment of Jordan Rathlev, an executive vice president at Related Ross, added fuel to an ongoing debate over downtown development, as residents demand greater transparency and a larger role in shaping the city’s future, WPTV reported. In two public meetings this week, residents in “Save West Palm Beach” shirts expressed their concern about rapid development and high-rise construction, arguing the city is moving too quickly and prioritizing developer alignment over community interests. They criticized what they see as […]

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