It felt really great to visit my first project!
~4 years ago, after approvals, we sold a 65-lot subdivision. While the homes are larger & more $$ than originally hoped for, Greenwood Homes and Craig Builders built some beautiful new homes! So fun seeing it nearly complete!
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Arlington County board officially voted tonight to appeal the ruling on 'missing middle' at their meeting this evening.
Chair Garvey says there's concern that the judge's decision could have broader impact on local zoning authority.
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Newly released study shows that separated bike lanes reduce maximum car speeds by 28%, average speeds for turning cars by 21%, and 8% for cars going straight.
If cities want to reduce speeding, they should install separated/protected bike lanes—it’ll also get more people biking!
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This will be the first rate cut since many high-profile YIMBY bills first started to come online in 2022—I'm excited to see more projects pencil.
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I freaking love these.
Cute little row houses like these would sell like hotcakes in Sunbelt cities if they were actually legal to build as infill. The market wants gentile density, we just need the cities to let us build!
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Imagine adding 6-plexes like this in neighborhoods across the country
750sf, 1BR + Home Office
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Welcome Kellie! We look forward to working with you, city staff, and city council to make Charlottesville a more livable place for all!
Join us in welcoming Kellie Brown on her first day as Director of Neighborhood Development Services! Coming from Arlington County, VA, she served as Section Supervisor in the Comprehensive Planning Group. Welcome to Charlottesville, Kellie!
More here >> bit.ly/3Tm37Uo
Looks like Montana higher court reversed lower court’s decision to grant preliminary *injunctive relief* to opponents, citing “generalized fear and supposition of the potential effects” as insufficient grounds for staying the new ordinance.
Relevant to ongoing Virginia cases.
BREAKING: Montana Supreme Court reverses MAID v Montana injunction on SB 323 and SB 528. HUGE win for pro-housing zoning reform in the courts. #mtpol
Today marks 6 months since Charlottesville's new zoning ordinance became effective.
🧵on submitted applications so far. I'm using the City's permit portal, which is a little clunky, and so it's possible I missed something.
Link here to search yourself: permits.charlottesville.gov/…
(10) 1317 East Market Street
Submitted (or resubmitted?) 5/24
Developer: Roger Voisinet
Applicant: Line and Grade
Prev.-Current Zoning: R1S to RA
Proposed Density: 3 additional lots in rear yard of existing single family detached home



























