Residents press council on overdevelopment and demand enforceable affordability

Feb 24, 2026

Public commenters and some council members urged stricter limits on rezonings and called for enforceable affordability measures in new residential developments, citing the 2045 comprehensive plan, strain on infrastructure and water supply, and local displacement risks.

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A chorus of residents told the City Council Tuesday that Jacksonville's rapid development needs stricter guardrails to protect affordability, infrastructure and neighborhoods.

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