Developer fees proposed to fund infrastructure before new zoning rules

As Nashville considers new zoning rules to allow for more housing, some residents and at least one councilmember say the city needs to slow down and fix what’s already here.

Councilwoman Tasha Ellis says she’s all for growth, but not without stronger infrastructure. It’s why she’s proposing a bill to collect money from developers and a state transfer tax to help.

For months, residents have expressed concerns about Metro’s new rezoning bills. From White Bridge to West Meade, neighbors worry about what high-density development could mean for their communities…

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