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Residents urge zone‑specific approach to mixed‑use incentives
Summary
Multiple public commenters told council that a single mixed‑use incentive package does not fit every neighborhood and urged the council to tailor incentives by zone rather than adopt a citywide one‑size‑fits‑all policy.
During the public comment period several residents urged council to treat different mixed‑use locations distinctly rather than apply a single package across the city. One commenter said the MU approach had become “the flavor of the season” and that it did not suit every neighborhood; another suggested starting with the incentives the city truly wants and allowing the market to build the appropriate housing types.
Jonathan Bogen, who gave his address during comment, told council that past delays contributed to current problems and urged the council to 'expedite this process' and pass a 'good mix of incentives.' Mikaela Hayes and other commenters warned restrictive rules could prevent projects from pencil‑ing out and urged staff and council to avoid over‑prescriptive requirements.
Quote: "Dreams is turning into fear, apathy, and confusion," one resident said of the current process.
Provenance: public comments recorded SEG 079–SEG 161.
