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.