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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
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A 25-year resident supporting more housing but urging the council to slow down: the public process felt rushed, and the R-1/R-2 density changes lack parking, screening, and environmental guardrails.
City Council — June 15, 2026 · 1:08:22 →St. Mary's Hospital administrator: 'housing is health' — the hospital's $1 billion downtown investment needs housing around it, and staff can't live where they work without more supply.
City Council — June 15, 2026 · 1:12:04 →Ascension Health radiology VP: 33 open radiology positions because candidates can't find housing; some recruits withdraw before start dates. Urged the council to pass the UDC changes.
City Council — June 15, 2026 · 1:14:36 →Cited New York Times articles on Austin and Vancouver: loosen zoning, make it easier to build where it's legal. Warned Duluth could become the next Bozeman if it doesn't build supply before the wealthy arrive.
City Council — June 15, 2026 · 1:22:42 →President of Downtown Duluth: supports the UDC changes, citing the Imagine Downtown plan's call for infill housing, missing-middle housing, and a streamlined development code.
City Council — June 15, 2026 · 1:26:45 →