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What is "infill housing"? The article is never defines the term. That is kind of crucial to understanding what the objections are. This is precisely the kind

by starkd 4y ago

What is "infill housing"? The article is never defines the term. That is kind of crucial to understanding what the objections are. This is precisely the kind of writing that infuriates me, because there is a lack of effort to understand anyone with opposing viewpoints.

bombcar 4y ago
> Infill housing is the insertion of additional housing units into an already-approved subdivision or neighborhood. They can be provided as additional units built on the same lot, by dividing existing homes into multiple units, or by creating new residential lots by further subdivision or lot line adjustments. (From wikipedia) So if you own a single family home and add on to it (mother in law apartment, over garage unit, duplex conversion, etc) you're creating infill housing.
- starkd 4y ago
  Ok, thanks for that. That is sort of what I had in mind. To the extend that it inhibits urban sprawl, I think that's a great thing. So many neighborhoods have been ruined by urban sprawl. There's one neighborhood near me that was ruined by all these strip malls. Almost every inch of ground covered by asphalt. Its a real eyesore. I suspect when people think of new development they envision waves of urban sprawl like that.
  - mperham 4y ago
    That type of sprawl is created by parking mandates. If you hate giant empty parking lots, you'll love the Parking Reform Network: https://parkingreform.org https://parkingreform.org
    - starkd 4y ago
      Interesting ideas. It seems to be mostly about revitalizing cities. Problem is we are so spread out now, its difficult to believe there is any one solution. We still need cars, because no matter how well we fortify mass transit, there is always points that don't connect. I hate to be a debbie downer on this, but I'm just saying its really a tall order without impoverishing the economy. I applaud the effort, however. I just hope it is flexible; different places have different needs.

by starkd 4y ago

bombcar 4y ago

> Infill housing is the insertion of additional housing units into an already-approved subdivision or neighborhood. They can be provided as additional units built on the same lot, by dividing existing homes into multiple units, or by creating new residential lots by further subdivision or lot line adjustments. (From wikipedia) So if you own a single family home and add on to it (mother in law apartment, over garage unit, duplex conversion, etc) you're creating infill housing.

starkd 4y ago
Ok, thanks for that. That is sort of what I had in mind. To the extend that it inhibits urban sprawl, I think that's a great thing. So many neighborhoods have been ruined by urban sprawl. There's one neighborhood near me that was ruined by all these strip malls. Almost every inch of ground covered by asphalt. Its a real eyesore. I suspect when people think of new development they envision waves of urban sprawl like that.
- mperham 4y ago
  That type of sprawl is created by parking mandates. If you hate giant empty parking lots, you'll love the Parking Reform Network: https://parkingreform.org https://parkingreform.org
  - starkd 4y ago
    Interesting ideas. It seems to be mostly about revitalizing cities. Problem is we are so spread out now, its difficult to believe there is any one solution. We still need cars, because no matter how well we fortify mass transit, there is always points that don't connect. I hate to be a debbie downer on this, but I'm just saying its really a tall order without impoverishing the economy. I applaud the effort, however. I just hope it is flexible; different places have different needs.