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Arizona Cities Face Housing Density Mandate, Sparking Resident Pushback
ArizonaS major cities are grappling with a new state law requiring increased housing density near downtown areas, with Phoenix facing a potential $700 million budget cut if it fails to comply. House Bill 2721,signed into law during the 2024 legislative session,mandates that cities with populations of 75,000 or more adopt a middle housing ordinance by January 1,2026.
The law aims to address housing shortages by allowing duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes to be built on single-family residential lots within one
