The city is looking at changing zoning rules near State Street to allow for more flexible development. This could lead to more housing or businesses in the area.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The changes are intended to spur private investment and redevelopment in older industrial corridors.
Residents seeking walkable neighborhoods and developers looking for higher density options.
Residents concerned about increased building heights and the loss of 'small-town' character.
The city is looking at a new 12-unit housing project. This is important because it tests how well our Transit-Oriented Development rules work for adding homes near transit hubs.
The city is updating rules for the Transit-Oriented Development zone to make it easier for developers to include commercial space while ensuring it's actually usable for businesses.
The city is looking at changing how much commercial space is required in new developments to make it easier to build while still keeping streets walkable.
Midvale is creating a new transportation plan to comply with state law and improve the city's chances of getting state funding for road and trail projects.
The city is updating zoning rules near transit stations to allow for taller, mixed-use buildings. This is intended to encourage more housing and walkable commercial areas.
The city is focusing on building higher-density housing near public transit hubs like the Fort Union TRAX station. This project is part of that effort to make it easier for people to live near work and transit.
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