Overland Park Ignores Neighborhood Concerns Over Affordable Housing Scheme

This week . . . Density and demands to change the culture of the burbs earned a victory over longtime residents. 

Here's a peek at the street level battle . . . Check-it: 

"The Overland Park City Council approved a pilot housing program in an 11-2 vote on Monday night. The Portfolio Homes program is designed to expand housing options beyond traditional single-family homes and large apartment developments . . . Neighbors also expressed concern about smaller lot sizes, traffic impacts and how it would affect neighborhood communities."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Overland Park approves new housing pilot program despite neighbor pushback

Overland Park City Council approved a pilot housing program in an 11-1 vote on Monday night after an evening filled with public comment.