Councilmember David Cohen emphasized the importance of projects exceeding the affordable housing threshold in North San Jose, stating, "The project is an important infill location in North San Jose and it’s on our housing element as a location for family housing. So I’m hopeful we can move this project forward and get it built." This vision aligns with the city’s commitment to providing ample housing while maintaining affordability for residents.
Alex Shoor pointed out that despite the positive appraisal for the affordable housing element, there is room for improvement in housing density. He mentioned, "The developer can build 75 to 250 homes per acre as opposed to the 76 homes per acre proposed in the existing plan. We’re not going to solve the housing crisis by building townhomes." This insight underscores the necessity for more efficient land use in addressing the housing shortage.
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