New AZ house bill sparks concerns on historic neighborhoods
Feb. 10
A new bill aims to protect historic neighborhoods in Phoenix. Yet, many who live in the historic districts are worried that homes could be torn down to make way for the new housing, which would result in the loss of Arizona’s architectural history and significantly change the feel of neighborhoods.
In 2024, a law was passed allowing multi-family housing to be developed in areas that were previously zoned for single-family homes, including historic districts.
Republican Representative Matt Gress is advancing a bipartisan bill, otherwise known as HB2375, along with Democratic Representative Aaron Marquez and Democratic Senator Lela Alston, that requires large cities to allow middle housing while exempting historic districts. The bill will have a hearing on Wednesday.
Bob Cannon of Save Historic Arizona joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss more on the bill and what it means for the future of these historic Arizona neighborhoods.
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