IDO amendments

Criticized the 700+ IDO amendments in six years and noted the IDO update enacted today differs from what was approved in February, urging the council to fix the process.

Supported the IDO updates as modest but transformational 'gentle density' and later supported the housing transparency memorial.

Spoke for Strong Towns Albuquerque supporting IDO modernization and the transparency memorial, citing peer-city reforms in Las Cruces and Tucson.

Representing neighborhood associations, opposed the IDO amendments and asked for a 90-day review with neighborhood input.

Said the R-1 single-family zone was deleted via an 'editorial change' affecting 68% of city properties without notification; called upzoning a silver bullet aimed at the wrong target.

A professional planner who opposed O 26-02, citing process flaws and asking for property-owner notification of zoning changes.

Supported duplexes and townhomes in R-1 zones and later supported the housing transparency memorial.

District 7 parent supporting the IDO updates, citing his son's future at UNM and the need to retain young residents.

With the Historic Neighborhood Alliance, called the IDO amendments 'a land grant' risking seniors and long-time residents, and raised outside-influence concerns.

District 6 homeowner supporting housing options, corner stores, and reduced parking minimums.

Said the rewrite's complexity leaves the public behind and doesn't address affordability; questioned tax and non-conforming-use impacts.