| We won round one — but the fight’s not over yet. Here’s how we keep the momentum going. 1. Initial Win — 236 Unit Development Denied Great news: Washington County denied Tandem Property’s application for 236 additional apartment units just west of SW 61st Drive. This is a big win for our neighborhood, and it’s thanks in large part to the sustained work of our Land Use Committee, which has been advocating against this development for months. 2. Now Appealed — Next Hearing 9/17The developer has appealed the county’s decision. A hearing has been scheduled for September 17 at 1 PM. We’ll share more details on how to participate or submit testimony as soon as we have them. 3. Keeping Up the FightStuart Rosenfeld, our neighbor on SW 61st Drive and Land Use Chair for SHNA, has led SHNA’s opposition to this case from the start. He is a tenacious and hard-working neighborhood hero, and we could not have gotten this far without him. |
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We need to keep up the fight. Appeals mean continued legal costs, so if you’re able to support this effort, please consider a donation to help cover our legal fees at sylvanhighlands.org/ways-to-donate. More information is coming soon on how you can get involved in the hearing itself. Thank you to everyone who has followed this issue, shown up, and supported the effort. It matters, and it’s working. |
| Supporting Resources Here’s an update on the fast-moving process for the apartment development proposal just west of SW 61st + plus supporting materials. |
 Notice of Decision and Staff Report: See Page 5 a summary of the decision and Item 5 where the denial is noted. |
 Presentation given to residents nearest the development on July 22, 2026 |
 Letter from abutting property owner in opposition |
| Thanks for your ongoing support, Sylvan Highlands Neighborhood Association |
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