Why I'm voting against Flagstaff's "crappy" regional plan.

Today’s show takes a deep dive into Flagstaff’s controversial Regional Plan 2045 — the massive land use blueprint voters are being asked to approve that will shape housing, transportation, development, density, climate policy, infrastructure, and growth for decades to come. And yes… I called it a “crappy plan” more than once. We break down what’s actually inside the document: the heavy focus on “sustainability,” “equity,” and climate action the push for compact growth and higher-density housing the connection between housing policy and carbon reduction goals Smart Growth planning philosophies how future zoning, transportation, and development decisions could be impacted why this plan matters far beyond a simple vision statement We also discuss: whether higher density will really lower housing costs if climate goals are starting to override neighborhood concerns how much control these long-range plans give planners and government why only a small percentage of land around Flagstaff is privately owned and whether this is truly about affordability… or reshaping how people live If you care about the future of Flagstaff, housing, development, growth, taxes, traffic, water, or government planning — this is a conversation you need to hear.