OAK CREEK — A plot of land off Oakwood Road in Oak Creek could soon be transformed into a 44-home subdivision, sparking concerns among neighbors about density, traffic, and flooding.

Veridian Homes, a local developer, is planning to build homes on 24 acres of land. Earlier this year, the city changed its zoning to accommodate the development, but residents are pushing back.

"The density, it's just not compatible with what's over there," said Tim Jackalone, a neighbor.

For many residents, the rural character of the area is exactly why they chose to live there.

"This is pretty much a rural part of the city, the south end. There is a lot of wetland out here, a lot of open space. As residents out here, if you ask most people, they typically enjoy that," said Tim Schneider, another neighbor

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