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District 6 resident urges Merced Planning Commission to favor denser, mixed‑use housing in long‑range plans
Summary
Arturo Martinez Jr., a District 6 resident, told the Planning Commission on May 6 that Merced's growth calls for multifamily and mixed‑use zoning to accommodate UC expansion and reduce sprawl, and urged the commission to consider alternatives to single‑family development in long‑range planning.
Arturo Martinez Jr., speaking as a resident of District 6 at the May 6 Merced City Planning Commission meeting, urged commissioners to prioritize denser housing and mixed‑use zoning as the city plans for the next 20 to 30 years.
"We need homes," Martinez said, arguing that growth tied to the university and new jobs will bring more…
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