The housing issue is a critical one for Battle Creek and its residents, said Darcy Schmitt, the city’s planning supervisor. It’s a topic that remains at the forefront of the city’s planning efforts, which have included recent public sessions with city residents.

Schmitt recently provided extensive feedback about Battle Creek’s plan to address its most pressing challenges with the Enquirer. Her answers are reflected in a Q&A format below.

Some of the answers below have been lightly edited or shortened for grammar and clarity.

Q: What are some of the ways that the city is generating feedback from residents about its housing challenges?

Schmitt: We’ve had numerous sessions where we have asked for feedback and have many more coming up. I think we’ll continue to get feedback into the fi

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