GL Homes plans 448 single-family houses in county's newest city

GL Homes is moving forward with a 448-home single-family community in Westlake, Palm Beach County’s newest city. The project, commonly referenced as Silver Lakes, is already approved and tied into Westlake’s long-planned growth framework. This is not speculative development. It is part of the city’s intended buildout.

Why traffic complaints are increasing

Traffic concerns across western Palm Beach County are growing, especially during school and commute hours. Multiple factors are hitting at once: new homes, expanding retail, and active road construction that temporarily slows travel even when designed to improve it long term. Ongoing work near Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Boulevard is a visible example, with shifting traffic patterns during widening and improvements.

Do residents realize this was planned

Often, no. Large projects move through approvals over years, and most people only notice once construction or detours begin. While the 448-home plan has appeared in Westlake meeting materials, it is not something most residents follow day to day.

Roads shaping the conversation

Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
This is a major north-south corridor for Westlake, The Acreage, and Loxahatchee. Widening and improvements near Northlake Boulevard have been underway, contributing to congestion during construction but intended to support long-term growth.

Persimmon Boulevard
Persimmon is a key east-west connector into Westlake and appears in county transportation planning. It is also referenced in State Road 7 extension materials as part of future traffic redistribution, though timelines remain phased.

60th Street North
Current planning and right-of-way efforts focus on extending 60th Street North between Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and 140th Avenue North. Any future extension toward State Road 7 or Northlake Boulevard remains conceptual and is not yet fully funded or scheduled.

What this means for Loxahatchee

• More homes in Westlake mean more daily trips on shared roads.

• Construction can make traffic feel worse before it improves.

• Long term, added connections are intended to spread traffic across more routes.

From a market standpoint, Loxahatchee continues to attract buyers who value land, flexibility, and space. As planned communities expand nearby, that contrast often becomes more desirable. The real variable is not the number of homes. It is whether road capacity and connectivity keep pace with growth.