Prefab housing raised as a potentially lower-cost construction option for mixed-use site
A meeting participant suggested modular/prefabricated housing could cut construction costs by roughly 20% on the proposed site; speakers said the approach merits evaluation but cautioned outcomes depend on location and design specifics.
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A participant suggested evaluating prefabricated (modular) housing as a way to reduce construction costs, noting factory-built units can be stacked and finished to match local character and that some estimates show roughly 20% lower construction cost. "It's about 20% less construction cost," the participant said, adding that modular units can be customized externally to fit context.
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