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Affordable housing idea spurs mixed reaction from council and commissioners
Summary
At the joint meeting, council and P&Z members debated modestly priced housing in Eagle and whether the city should encourage lower-priced single-family or apartment-style units; some speakers pushed for options, while at least one council member expressed opposition.
The meeting included a robust exchange about housing affordability and the kind of housing Eagle should encourage. Steve (S5) suggested exploring options that could produce more modestly priced homes within mixed-use developments. "I think I would like to see us put... affordable housing. In Eagle, I mean, I'm talking maybe 4 or $500,000 homes," he said.
Rob (S7), a new council member, pushed back. "Just to be clear on the record from my perspective, I'm not a big fan of affordable housing," he said, explaining he worries about the types of apartments or densities that could alter Eagle’s character. Speakers agreed that the city needs a balance between preserving quality and offering more housing options, but no policy or motion was introduced.
