You would expect people to be glad about new real estate investments in their neighborhood but this is definitely not the case in Rowland where residents have taken to the streets to protest the construction of a 775-unit apartment complex. At least 75 protestors demonstrated near the site of the 15.5-acre proposed development in Brea Canyon Cutoff which is at present the home of the Southlands Church International and the Southlands Christian School. Apparently, the protestors are parents and employees of the affected institutions.

The real estate development, which will build one and two-bedroom apartments as well as large townhome style units, is being proposed by Trammell Crow Residential. The new community is expected to cater to young professional and families as well as retirees who would prefer to rent a home rather than own one. Trammell Crow Residential spokesman Tony Torres said the units they will build are not the typical affordable and subsidized housing but are high-quality apartments.

Residents are however uncomfortable not only with the proposed size of the Canyon Resident project but also with the possible traffic congestion the project will result to later on considering that the project is near an already congested thoroughfare. Residents said the increase in traffic will also bring about an increase in crime and water usage and impact on schools.