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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas proposes a resolution to tackle the housing crisis by expediting permits and reducing fees for affordable projects. The city faces a shortage of up to 64,000 units for lower-income residents, and bureaucratic hurdles are driving up construction costs. Lucass plan aims to accelerate the building process by reviewing affordable housing permits in 15 days and approving or denying them within 30 days. Regular projects would receive a 30-day review and 60-day decision period. The proposal also includes establishing a single point of contact for builders and drafting plans to cut fees automatically. Realtors support the initiative but advocate for further improvements, such as consistent standards and faster approval for reusing old buildings. Lucas is also considering adjustments to tax break rules for developers to prevent deal-shopping. If approved by the city council, the resolution could pave the way for builders and alleviate the housing shortage for low-income families.

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