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Summer Flats Housing Density and Workforce Housing

The project rezones land from low-density (RD-4) to medium-density (RD-12) for 120 starter homes — supporters call it desperately needed workforce housing for young buyers; opponents say the density jump doesn't fit the established neighborhood.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

HighDevelopment

Local Preference for Affordable Housing

Only about 20% of affordable housing lottery applicants are Elk Grove residents, with waitlists three to five years long. The new program gives priority to households who live or work in the city for city-supported affordable rentals and homeownership units, without excluding outside applicants entirely.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026