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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in City of Midland public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Affordable housing expansion at 3400 Isabella Street
The Affordable Housing Alliance is replacing its old bank-branch office with 10 below-market rental units — part of a bigger county push to renovate 69 units and build 60-70 new ones. The parking math only works if City Council passes the new parking rules in November, so there's some risk attached.
Sale of Larkin Parking Deck
The city was set to sell its Larkin Parking Deck to Midland Main ST Investments LLC, but council wants to know more about what the structure is worth before signing off. Downtown parking could change hands if the deal moves forward.
Diamond View Farms Phase IV subdivision
A 96-unit duplex development is coming to Waldo Avenue, and neighbors from Primrose are worried about privacy, density, and traffic at Diamond Drive and Waldo Avenue. A recent traffic study found the intersection doesn't meet signal warrants, but the city says it will keep monitoring.
Child Care Shortage and the Wackerly Street Center
A new child care center serving up to 50 kids could fill a real gap in Midland's child care options, but two immediate neighbors worry about traffic and noise in their single-family neighborhood. The commission recommended approval; City Council makes the final call.
Redwood USA 170-unit apartment development
Midland's need for workforce housing came up during the approval of the 78-unit Fieldstone Reserve Apartments project. The Midland Business Alliance endorsed it, saying the community needs more housing options for workers.