PZAB 6: Attainable Mixed Income Transfer of Density Program

Argued that the city already has eight times more housing capacity than needed and warned that adding density without infrastructure harms neighborhoods.

Shared concerns about packing people in, but supported protecting NCDs if the item moves forward.

Echoed support for exempting NCDs from density transfers to protect neighborhoods from overdevelopment.

Urged the board to consider urban planning diversity and avoid constant high-rise approvals that hurt livability.

Praised board communication suggestions and thanked residents who returned for the rescheduled meeting.

Speaking for thousands of condo residents, stated they would oppose the density program unless NCDs are fully carved out.

Noted that conservation district residents deal with closed sidewalks and crushing traffic, asking to exclude NCDs.

Warned about hurricane evacuation safety and soul-crushing traffic, asking the board to take a breath and reject mindless density.

Pointed out Coconut Grove's narrow historic streets and coastal geography make high density a bad fit.

Questioned whether developers overcommit on affordable housing promises and profit by trading density rights.

Criticized the incremental approach to density increases and thanked the board for allowing thorough public input.