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Town center zoning and transit-oriented development in low-density areas

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3 min

Garodnick explains two key proposals for increasing housing in low-density areas: town center zoning and transit-oriented development. These initiatives aim to create more housing opportunities in strategic locations within low-density neighborhoods.

  • Town center zoning would relegalize housing above businesses on commercial streets in low-density areas
  • It would allow 2 to 4 stories of housing above a commercial ground floor, with a maximum of a five-story building
  • Transit-oriented development would enable 3, 4, or 5-story apartment buildings on certain qualifying blocks within a half-mile of transit
  • Both proposals aim to match the scale and character of existing buildings that can no longer be built under current zoning
  • Examples of similar existing buildings in various neighborhoods are provided to illustrate the intended outcomes