A proposal to help with housing in Prairie Village is drawing vocal critics — and misinformation

Nearly 40 residents spoke at Prairie Village's Sept. 6 city council meeting, and all but a few were opposed to the proposed updates to zoning standards. Many said they're concerned about increasing housing density worsening traffic, overcrowding schools and other issues that will “degrade the integrity” of Prairie Village.
A group of Prairie Village residents — including multiple former members of the city council — on Tuesday again packed city hall to voice concerns about a series of recommendations made by city’s ad hoc housing committee. But city officials contend that much of the opposition is based on misinformation and are working to communicate to residents what, exactly, the recommendations would entail if enacted.

City housing webpage: City staff last week launched a new webpage about the housing policy recommendations in response to an onslaught of emails they’re received related to “discussion and misinformation” about the proposed housing policy changes.