The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

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

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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.

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