Residents testified to the zoning committee in support of expanding affordable housing in Kirkwood, while some long‑time neighbors urged careful siting so large multifamily buildings do not displace single‑family character.

The committee approved an amended intergovernmental agreement with AUDC (initial payment $500,000 and reserve $1.5M) and authorized facilitating a $10 million Truist bridge loan to accelerate preservation and development of affordable units on publicly owned land.