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Public Works housing coordinator outlines permitting reforms and pushes for predictable, ‘one‑city’ approach
Summary
Housing coordinator Nicholas King described steps to streamline permitting, explained Public Works’ role in right‑of‑way and map functions, and previewed a Clarity software rollout; commissioners urged more proactive predevelopment work for city‑funded projects and discussed potential fee‑for‑service options.
Nicholas King, the department’s housing coordinator, gave commissioners an extensive overview on June 26 of Public Works’ role in housing delivery and the reforms the department is pursuing to make permitting more predictable for builders.
King said the coordinator role dates to at least 2018 and exists to reduce fragmentation so applicants see the city as one client rather than many separate departments. He described the department’s responsibilities when projects touch public land: mapping and addressing curb ramps, sidewalks, right‑of‑way access, tree protection and loading zones. He said a single building project can require reviews from many offices and agencies, and…
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