Committee weighs density as the prime tool for local affordability
Members argued that higher density reduces per-unit infrastructure costs and can lower housing costs, while recognizing the county lacks city-level services needed for concentrated affordable housing; a participant noted multifamily currently represents roughly 17% of housing in the city.
The full story
Committee members discussed housing-density trade-offs and agreed that, at the county level, increasing housing density is the primary lever to reduce per-unit infrastructure and service costs. Staff explained that higher unit counts share the cost of roads and utilities, which can lower housing prices compared with sprawling low-density development.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in