Council Compromise on 850 Housing Units | Oklahoma City News

Edmond City Council just approved 850 new housing units—down from developers’ initial push for 950—after a fiery debate between Councilmember Barry Moore and developer Todd McKinnis. Moore pushed back on the retail-focused incentive package, arguing housing needs were being sidelined, while McKinnis insisted higher density was key to supporting the retail vision. The showdown played out in public, with McKinnis promising to work on access roads and signage, and confirming that one major project hinges on hitting the 850-unit threshold. In the end, they struck a compromise: 850 units approved, plus key retail infrastructure upgrades, with both sides agreeing to keep talking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff3eec8c740902e4