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Planning Commission initiates update of city housing element after wide public debate
Summary
After hours of public testimony on affordability, demolition protections and parking, the Planning Commission voted to initiate the City's housing element update process and move toward the staff-proposed March 24 adoption timeline while acknowledging calls for additional review time and stronger demolitions and anti-displacement language.
The Planning Commission on Feb. 24 moved to initiate the City's housing element update (draft 3). The evening'long discussion drew scores of public speakers and neighborhood groups pressing for stronger demolition limits, clearer definitions for "transit-rich" areas, tighter controls on parking, more on-site affordable housing and binding anti-displacement measures.
Staff described the changes between draft 2 and draft 3, saying the latest version clarifies community-based planning language, emphasizes the city's…
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