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Public speakers press planning staff for equity, value-capture analysis in Market Octavia plan amendment
Summary
Planning staff presented a Market Octavia plan amendment and draft EIR timetable; community groups urged an equity-first review, stronger value-capture and protections against displacement as staff outlined rezoning and revenue estimates.
Planning Department staff presented an informational update on the Market Octavia plan amendment, explaining proposed rezoning, anticipated environmental review and projected public benefits. The presentation prompted extensive public comment urging an equity-focused review and stronger value-capture measures to limit displacement.
Planner Lily Langlois said the draft EIR would be released soon and that the amendment aims to increase housing and affordable units near transit, update zoning, and identify a package of public-realm and infrastructure projects. Langlois said rezoning 18 parcels and making modest…
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