Council Member Riley emphasizes the critical need for community involvement in the housing development process and the importance of addressing infrastructure needs alongside new housing construction.

• Communities should be viewed as equal partners, not obstacles, in the development process
• Zoning changes cannot be made in isolation from existing community needs and infrastructure requirements
• The council member's district faces significant infrastructure problems, such as flooding, which must be addressed to support new housing
• The City of Yes initiative should focus on both new housing and addressing the needs of current residents