Englewood, CO is working on its 5G rollout plan but residents balked when they learned that a small cell unit could be moving in next door. According to KMGH-TV, the city has its eye on the edge of Lindi Hehn’s property after initially considering placement a little further down the street. Hehn said that the access point is on her property, not city property, and has objected to Englewood’s decision to place a 5G pole in that location.
“They tried to tell us it was just a light pole replacement,” Hehn said of Englewood’s decision to erect a structure in front of her house. “They’re trying very hard not to mention the fact that it’s a 5G tower, but it is.”
The City of Englewood confirmed that it is working with AT&T and that the unit is indeed a 5G small cell unit, reports KMGH-TV. When completed, the plan calls for a wooden pole that will support both a streetlight arm, and a 5G small cell antenna.
While the city has not announced any plans to scale back 5G development, it has said it will conduct a survey and adjust the access point if it’s determined that it is in Hehn’s yard. Hehn noted that she is aware that health concerns have been debunked, but is worried that a cell tower will negatively impact the resale price of her home. “So the biggest concern is going to be property value decreasing,” she noted.
While some realtors agree that the appearance of a cell tower can dissuade buyers, others have said the promise of reliable connectivity can be a selling point. The rollout in Englewood is ongoing, though the source commented that it is likely that more small cell units will continue to spring up in Colorado.
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