Bloomington City Council to host special listening session on housing tonight

BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington City Council, along with other city officials, is hosting a special listening session tonight to discuss housing-related issues. The event, which is open to the public, will take place at Bloomington City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

The session comes as the city examines potential changes to its zoning laws. Officials say that zoning directly impacts the quantity and variety of housing available, which in turn affects options and costs for homeowners, renters, and anyone looking to live in Bloomington.

The event is designed as a discussion-based forum where the city hopes to hear diverse perspectives on what housing feels like and looks like for residents.

The public is encouraged to bring their thoughts, questions about policy, and a friend or two to participate in small-group discussions.