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Residents urge caution on housing plan, citing sewer capacity and North Albany congestion
Summary
Public commenters told the council the housing implementation plan should be paused or altered because pump stations and other infrastructure in North and East Albany are at capacity; speakers recommended delaying new housing until roads, stormwater and public safety staffing keep pace with growth.
Multiple members of the public addressed the council during the Jan. 8 business-from-the-public period to raise infrastructure and housing concerns tied to Albany’s housing implementation plan and growth in North and East Albany.
Jamie Smith told the council the Oak Creek pump station on 37th Avenue Southwest is “at maximum capacity,” and said building should not proceed on nearby parcels until wastewater, stormwater and roads…
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