Summary
Rising construction costs mean the city's $6.9 million commitment only buys 93 units in Kindlewood's final phase — 37 short of the agreement. Council leaned toward accepting fewer units rather than adding roughly $3 million.
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Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Closing the gap would cost roughly $3 million more; the favored option avoids new city spending.
Future affordable housing residents if units are built; taxpayers if costs are contained.
Potentially 37 fewer subsidized affordable units than originally promised.
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