One California city wants millions to build smaller-scale housing in neighborhoods. So why are critics of density still fighting it?
Briefly

San Diego's new initiative promotes the construction of townhomes and row homes in existing neighborhoods to address the housing crisis, fostering homeownership among first-time and middle-income buyers.
The Small-Scale Neighborhood Homes Initiative aims to soften backlash against new housing by ensuring new projects visually integrate with neighborhood character, unlike high-rise developments.
While city officials assert this initiative is not a revival of a controversial state law, critiques from single-family homeowner groups suggest underlying motives may exist to bypass restrictions.
The city's application for a $7 million federal grant indicates a substantial investment in the townhome initiative, fostering strategies for financing and architectural planning.
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