In my opinion, they made the right call for the long term health of the city - we need more housing throughout the city. It carries political consequences, though.
I appreciate council members who care enough for their community to make the kinds of decisions you're facing. That's what we (should want) our elected leaders to do.
I read the book Strong Towns a few years ago. I need to read it again, and I’d love to connect with the local groups! I think this could really help me learn more about long term planning for healthy cities. Are you involved?
This reminds me of something we've been dealing with in Cincinnati - a new planned development on Hyde Park Square. Resident opposition in this influential city neighborhood has been fierce, and yet both the planning committee and full council voted to greenlight it. (More here: https://www.urbancincy.com/2025/06/open-letter-we-support-the-proposed-hyde-park-square-development/)
In my opinion, they made the right call for the long term health of the city - we need more housing throughout the city. It carries political consequences, though.
I appreciate council members who care enough for their community to make the kinds of decisions you're facing. That's what we (should want) our elected leaders to do.
I read the book Strong Towns a few years ago. I need to read it again, and I’d love to connect with the local groups! I think this could really help me learn more about long term planning for healthy cities. Are you involved?
I am! Happy to connect with you. Locally, we're called Civic Ciincinnati. We have a Discord channel; I could send you a link if you're on Discord.
I’m not on discord but I’ve heard of it. 😂 do you have a website or email list?
Sure - PM me your preferred email address and I'll see that you get added to the Google Groups email list.