Over the past few years, many Lake Highlands residents have expressed concerns about the Lakeridge Village Shopping Center's general maintenance and overall appearance. The property poses health and safety risks, and it creates a negative perception regarding our community. We believe the Lakeridge Village Shopping Center creates an environment that contributes to a growing criminal element in the area. There have been many changes in our neighborhood over the last several years. Bill Willingham's development on the SW quadrant of Walnut Hill and Audelia, David Weekly's new development along Plano Rd & Northwest Hwy, and most notably the $250mm Lake Highlands Town Center development only a half mile west of Lakeridge at Walnut Hill & Skillman. The Lakeridge Village Shopping Center is at the heart of our community and it must be maintained consistently and in a professional manner. In the wake of the violence in recent months, and the ongoing battle to protect our property from theft and vandalism, the community insists that these issues be resolved. Please find enclosed a petition signed by the homeowners in the Lakeridge community. 

 Included below is a specific list of the issues that are major concerns: 

I) Rear Perimeter Fence

       The fence is falling down in several places.

       High weeds and brush entwined into the perimeter fencing allowing hiding places and 

       ease of access to the rear of the single family housing abutting the Center on the 

       east and south.     

II) Parking Lot 

       Trash piles including storage pallets, and old furniture left in the alley blocking     

       access.

       Potholes and broken asphalt throughout the parking lot.

III) Property Landscaping 

       Exterior lighting at the rear of the Center on the east and south is virtually 

       non-existent. 

IV) Dismantled Cell Tower in the middle of the property

V) Property Façade, Signage and Exterior all needs updating.