Summary
A Belmont high school student pitched a policy idea: offer developers incentives like faster permits or lower fees to include live-work units in new housing near the Caltrain corridor, preserving space for small businesses as the city plans for 1,785 new housing units by 2031.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The speaker acknowledged the city's funding deficit may limit incentive options like reduced fees.
Small businesses, entrepreneurs, and future residents seeking walkable mixed-use neighborhoods.
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