Summary
A 12-story, 748-unit mixed-use project on the Student Book Store site with no parking and mass timber construction heads to City Council on July 21. The commission liked its green features but noted it lacks affordable housing because it doesn't need a special use permit.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Green building bonuses like mass timber and LEED certification let the project go taller without triggering the 25% affordable housing requirement.
Downtown housing supply, developers, and environmentally minded residents who favor car-free, mass timber construction.
Advocates hoping for affordable units in the project, since none are required or included.
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