EDGEWATER, Fla. – The Edgewater City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with developer Lennar Monday night, greenlighting a scaled-back housing project that promises enhanced flood control measures.

The settlement comes after the city attempted to block construction of hundreds of new homes in flood-prone areas, leading to legal action from the developer.

“What we’ve seen tonight was a win. All we wanted to begin with was for them to add more stormwater and more retention areas, and that’s exactly what they’re doing,” said Mayor DePew.

However, some residents remain skeptical about the development’s impact on existing flood issues. Local resident Joe Ryan, who recently experienced significant flooding, voiced his concerns during the council meeting.

“There’s 4 feet of

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