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See The View White Rock Lake Residents Defended Until Developers Backed Down

After a show of heavy opposition by area residents, developers who hoped to build a restaurant on White Rock Lake have suspended their plans. KERA's Shelley Kofler reported last week that Lyle Burgin and Rick Kopf issued a statement saying "the present time is not the right time" to move ahead.

The announcement followed araucous meeting Tuesday nightwith 500 vocal opponents, most of whom live near the park. Many objected to giving up two-and-a half acres of open space and native blackland prairie for a moderately upscale restaurant and 160 parking spots.

Here's a look at Boy Scout Hill, the picturesque site that neighborhood groups fought to save. Take a look at this slideshow of views near the lake -- click on the photos above.