What I mean, is quality of life issues are relative. The person buying the new house likely doesn’t see it the same as you. More accurately the hundred plus people buying houses. Their perception is likely different than yours. Traffic congestion to you, may be a breeze to them. You may like wide open space, and they like a neighborhood, or else they wouldn’t buy.
Any developer is researching the market and buying land to fill that market demand. No one is forcing anyone’s hand. If I buy a couple hundred acres, I have the right to build what I want within the zoning regulations, or whatever re-zoning and/or variance I get from the governing municipality. I go to all the meetings and hearings for my projects with the county/city and I do my best to address any of the concerns brought up by the local residents. If you are concerned, I would strongly suggest showing up to those meetings if you do not already. I have done a lot for neighboring residents that have asked for help when we are publicly proposing the plans and developing the budget. Once it is set and approved, my options become limited.
That said, I don’t develop low income housing. Did do a stint in multi-family construction for a short time and that seemed like the Wild West. I quickly found employment elsewhere.
As far as your water issue goes, it sounds like there is a problem with their hydro or civil design. I would push the case with the developer and/or contractor. They may can make some changes to the retention and fix it, or at least minimize it. I’m happy to take a look at what’s going on if you you want to PM me. I’m no engineer, but I did go to North Avenue Trade School.
