We are in desperate need for…

We are in desperate need for green space for water absorption, and avoid flooding (both in the immediate Millcroft community and the surrounding areas.).
The cost of the water and flooding riders for insurance are already almost out of reach financially for many. As this is a well known issue to the area, could this be opening up the doors to legal battles, after losses experienced, or inability to get insurance?
The concern of flooding coming down south from Millcroft, flooding the train underpass on Upper Middle, homes and businesses.
With the trees already gone, the damage may already be done, but this would be reversible by planting more on the land, if kept empty. If built on, there may not be a solution. We need the Greenspace for water absorption.