Following a December court ruling that invalidated three changes to the city’s Land Development Code, City Council has approved an ordinance change that promotes housing density by using many of the components of the now-obsolete Vertical Mixed Use 2 ordinance.…
My only objection to “5-over-1” buildings is that the 5 residential stories are almost always wood framed construction. I’m not convinced it’s a good idea, given the limited durability and fire hazards of wood.
If someone wants to build N-over-1 with proper commercial construction materials, I’m totally in favor. With the right mix of stores you can create an instant walkable mini neighborhood
I’d like to see more 2-over-1 buildings. Three story buildings should be a lot easier to get built without pushback than taller construction.