Push for sharply increased housing density can’t be squared with population forecasts

There have been dueling headlines the past two years. One set says the San Diego region and California are losing population as people seek more affordable areas. Another set says San Diego population increases require a more dense urban plan.

We lived in University City for over 40 years and witnessed the changes both good and bad in the neighborhood. Further density is clearly misguided and likely driven by developer pressures on politicians. Planners say our population growth will be net zero by 2040 followed by decreases. So why are city and county leaders making density a priority when studies show it won’t be needed in the future?

— Thomas Glasrud, Lakeside