San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday announced a new planning initiative that seeks to open up the city's single-family neighborhoods to lower-cost housing options like duplexes and townhomes.

Roughly 80% of San Diego's land that is zoned for housing is restricted to single-family homes, which are often the most expensive type of housing on the market. Gloria said those neighborhoods are highly desirable — and out of reach for many first-time homebuyers.

"We must create more opportunities for residents who are stuck between the rising cost of single-family homes and the limited options in today's market," Gloria said. "'Neighborhood Homes For All of Us' gives us a chance to do just that."

The announcement contained few details, though Gloria suggested the effort could be focused on

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