Eloise Redevelopment District housing
Summary
Resident Jenny Barton urged the county to fix the Snively Avenue left-turn backup, improve sidewalks and address school-dismissal congestion, saying children walk dangerously close to traffic.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could eventually lower housing costs if densities are raised, but no change was made.
Snively Elementary families, pedestrians and commuters through Eloise.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — October 6, 2026
Resident Jenny Barton urged the county to fix the Snively Avenue left-turn backup, improve sidewalks and address school-dismissal congestion, saying children walk dangerously close to traffic.
Planning Commission — February 4, 2026
During the comprehensive plan housing element discussion, a commissioner pressed staff on whether density classifications could be raised to make housing cheaper — staff said that's ultimately a county commission decision.
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