Committee divided over Dunstan densification as traffic and infrastructure concerns surface

Oct 9, 2026

Members said Dunstan/Dunston's existing zoning and growth-area designation could support more housing but cautioned that intersection congestion and lack of immediate road upgrades argue for careful mitigation; transportation fixes such as roundabouts and Turnpike coordination were discussed.

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The committee debated whether the Dunstan area should remain a designated growth area and how to balance potential residential density with known congestion at key intersections.

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