Small towns press CROG on 'developable land' and local affordability challenges

Sep 10, 2026

Commissioners from smaller towns said limited vacant land and rising market prices make meeting housing goals difficult; CROG said developable‑land inventories will be prepared and vetted with municipal staff and that phase‑three policy tools will address affordability and retention.

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Several commissioners representing smaller towns told CROG staff that little developable land remains in their communities and that market‑rate multifamily projects produce units priced above what longtime residents can afford.

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