Small-Lot Legislation: What Some Neighbors are Saying
I was forwarded an e-mail template being circulated among neighbors aimed at City Councilmembers who will be considering amendments to small-lot legislation on Tuesday. We’re still reviewing the legislation and will likely post comments tomorrow. But I thought it important to respond to the neighbors template here before the hearing at 2pm on Tuesday at […]
NIMBYs: The Koch Brothers of Land Use
When I first met with Mike O’Brien and his lead staff person on land use, Esther Handy, she told me, “I’m here to look out for the little guy when the market can’t.” I think Councilmember O’Brien and Handy are sincere in their desire to accomplish advances toward the goals of social equity and justice. We […]
Microhousing Council Briefing on Friday
On Friday afternoon the Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability (PLUS) Committee had another look at recommendations from the Department of Planning and Development on microhousing. Here is what DPD is proposing: Define “micro-housing unit” and “micro” under Residential Use within the Land Use Code. Prohibit micro-housing developments in single-family zones. Apply a design review threshold […]
