A proposal to rezone from Institutional to RMF-45 to build 34 one-bedroom apartments.
Adds affordable housing but raised concerns about neighborhood density.
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A rezone from Institutional to RMF-45 to allow for 34 affordable housing units.
A new three-story walkup housing project is proposed for Hillside Avenue in Salt Lake City's Capitol Hill, replacing an aging, vacant structure. This development aims to add more housing units as part of a 'missing middle' infill wave.
The city is experiencing high shelter utilization rates (107.8% in January), indicating a significant and ongoing need for shelter beds and housing solutions. While more beds have reduced large encampments, there's a backlog in moving individuals into permanent housing, highlighting a systemic challenge in addressing homelessness.
Both council members highlighted the challenge of housing affordability and the importance of programs supporting homeownership and stable neighborhoods as critical for community well-being and stability.
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