The City has released some proposed changes to Columbus' 70-year-old zoning code, looking to increase density in our urban core, enable construction of taller buildings, and reuse older buildings. The changes have a projected outcome of 88,000 new units of housing, a big step toward addressing our housing shortage and preparing for an unforeseen population increase. With Erin Prosser, Deputy Director of Housing Strategies, we take a closer look at the zoning code and what it could mean for the growth of our region.Sources: https://cohhio.org/report-ohios-affordable-housing-gap-shrinks-slightly/ https://columbusunderground.com/two-mile-bike-and-pedestrian-loop-planned-for-downtown-bw1/https://columbusunderground.com/cota-board-votes-to-advance-linkus-transit-plans-bw1/https://columbusunderground.com/mayor-says-linkus-transit-vote-planned-for-fall-2024-bw1/https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2024/03/12/columbus-home-building-fell-to-five-year-low-despite-shortage/72931508007/https://www.ahaco.org/findinghomehttps://cohhio.org/report-ohios-affordable-housing-gap-shrinks-slightly/ Link to Zone-In website: https://zone-in-columbus.hub.arcgis.com/

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