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As‑of‑right Transit‑area Development Bill Draws Strong, Divided Testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 1313, which would allow as‑of‑right higher density development within a half‑mile of transit stations, prompted sharply divided testimony: advocates said it unlocks housing supply near transit; opponents warned it would override local planning, strain infrastructure and contain no affordability requirement in the version heard.
Senate Bill 1313—intended to allow certain housing development as‑of‑right within a half‑mile radius of train stations—elicited vigorous testimony on Feb. 19 from municipal officials, planners, housing advocates and residents.
Supporters including John Levin (Norwalk) said as‑of‑right opportunities near transit would unleash private developers to build multifamily housing and, over time, expand market supply. "Allowing profit‑motivated developers to…
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