Members urged updating the Highway 99 subarea plan, exploring transfer-of-development-rights programs and protecting agricultural/resource lands while planning for transit-oriented development and community centers in the unincorporated UGA.

Commissioners discussed whether the town’s Kensington Village Overlay District meets the statute’s transit-oriented criteria and whether to apply middle-housing allowances beyond the overlay to selected commercial corridors, while weighing map changes, setbacks, parking and design guidelines.

Central Broward outlines vision for compact, pedestrian-friendly development supporting future transit.

Following review of a recent townhome permit at the former Crescent Lighting site, council directed staff to prepare options to protect 80th Street station‑area capacity. Staff proposed several alternatives — from minimum FAR or height to an outright ban on new townhomes in the station area — and recommended a quick ordinance option while the city:

Governor's advisor supports bill for transit-oriented development to build 1 million homes by 2044.

The committee recommended approval pending additional information on transit partnerships, parking studies and frontage activation for a proposed high-density, student-oriented development near South Broadway and Oliver Lewis Way. Landmark Properties and its architect described a 326-unit, 974-bed scheme with skybridges and a parking structure.

Council supports resolution for expedited affordable housing project reviews by 2025.

Council endorses zoning change for townhouse development near existing commercial and transit areas.

Developer creates reserved parking plan, adding visitor spots and addressing neighbor concerns.

New development promotes active transportation and minimizes neighborhood parking impact in Santa Cruz.

Council supports proactive rezoning for transit-oriented development at former Claymont Steel site.

At its Dec. 1 meeting the City of Bayonne Planning Board approved several redevelopment plans and non-condemnation 'areas in need' studies across the city, including proposals on Avenue A/West 22nd, Avenue E, Prospect Avenue and multiple Broadway and West 50th–55th sites; consultants cited smart-growth, transit proximity and environmental/assembly constraints as rationales.

Council discusses density concerns and the impact of rental community status on neighborhood investment.