By Lily Altavena | The Republic
Gilbert, often central to feverish development in metro Phoenix, is in the midst of a months-long debate over a 249-unit apartment complex planned for the northeast part of town, with a decision quickly looming.
Those living in the neighborhoods around Higley and Baseline roads, the intersection near where the complex is planned, are mounting a campaign against it.
They’ve showed up to speak at multiple town meetings, swaying Gilbert’s Planning Commission in April to vote against a conditional-use permit for City Gate Apartments.
