Commissioners press staff on higher minimum densities proposed for climate-friendly areas
Springfield staff proposed 20 dwelling units per net acre for standalone residential and 15 for mixed-use in climate friendly areas—above the state minimum—prompting commissioners to request options that pair local minimums with state mandates before recommendations.
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Springfield planning staff presented proposed minimum densities for climate friendly areas during a Sept. 1 joint hearing, drawing questions from multiple commissioners about why staff set local minimums higher than the state requirement.
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