WESTFIELD Developers are moving forward with plans for a major residential development that would add more than 2,200 homes to Westfield's northwest corner, as officials work to balance rapid growth with maintaining the community's small-town character.

The proposed Ironstone development would span 800 acres and include a mix of housing types, from smaller lot homes to village-style residences with alley access. The project also includes a mixed-use component, featuring dining and entertainment options near the Monon Trail.

"The concept is to create a village in this part of Westfield that offers basically housing types across the whole spectrum," said Paul Rioux, president of Platinum Properties, the company behind the development.

"There's about 2,200 units in total planned. But some

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