The City Council voted to advance the Midtown South rezoning plan, potentially adding nearly 10,000 new homes, including over 3,000 affordable units. The plan received broad support, passing 43 to 0, indicating a shift in attitudes toward housing development amid a shortage. Councilmembers contributed to the initiative, differing from common practices where city leads such applications. Targeted areas are ideal for converting office space to residential, addressing high-density needs while responding to struggling office markets post-pandemic. The overall strategy aims to solve housing issues while revitalizing the area.
"This is a rare instance where the Council members brought forward the idea of rezoning this area for housing," said Councilmember Keith Powers, who represents large portions of the rezoned district, and of East Midtown north of 14th Street.
"We're trying to attend to the needs of properties that are having a difficult time right now and also bring in new housing for an area that we think will be really appealing for people," said Powers.
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