• Future "scenarios" were discussed - ranging from status quo, measured growth, embracing multi-unit options, and high-density expansion.
  • Future scenarios that envision higher density residential development everywhere in the city are likely too intense for Sterling Heights now, but may be preferred in particular geographic areas in the city. Four-story apartment buildings seem to be what the market is driving right now.
  • The zoning code needs to be more flexible to allow for greater density housing to be developed. There has been a lot of push back on developments, but there are examples of cottage courts and smaller scale single-family housing developments that can be emulated.
  • The city needs to apply the appropriate scenario to various areas in order to build up density and allow for different kinds of housing like duplexes and triplexes to be built so long as they meet the desirable aesthetics.
  • The Planning Commission and the public in attendance ranked housing priorities. Affordability was the #1 priority, and convenient access to goods, services, and employment was ranked #2.
  • Members of the public spoke about the need for attainable housing, housing variety, and desire to maintain property values in the future.
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