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Councilors press for accessible units in infill projects; federal funding requires minimum accessible share
Summary
Council members encouraged more zero-entry and accessible units in infill developments; staff said federal funding for one project required 10% accessible units and the project exceeds that minimum.
Council members urged city staff and developers to prioritize accessible, zero-entry units in new infill housing approved during the Sept. 15 meeting, saying such design helps an aging population and residents with disabilities. Several rezoning and plat approvals tied to infill housing were on the agenda that day.
Why it matters: Accessibility affects who can live in new housing developments over time. Council members said they want the city to push private developers to provide more accessible…
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