The Menlo Park City Council continues its initiative to convert downtown parking lots into affordable housing despite facing lawsuits and growing community resistance. During a recent meeting, the council decided to solicit proposals from six pre-qualified developers, seeking to build at least 340 affordable units across three downtown locations. The project has sparked debates between housing advocates and business owners concerned about the impacts on local revenue and parking accessibility. The council must navigate legal and logistical considerations as they aim to comply with state housing mandates.
"There are a lot of swirling dependencies at play that may be outside of the council's control. It seems like an appropriate approach to see how some of those things play out."
"Delays could jeopardize the city's state-mandated housing element and expose Menlo Park to 'builder's remedy' provisions."
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