Strategies to Attract Investment Updating zoning standards in selected areas can help remove barriers, man hours, and time spent by developers. A form-based approach can help to establish clear standards and remove the need for discretionary review. There are several implementation strategies to achieve results, including through zoning code text amendments - rewrites, or most likely as a base zoning form-based code district. The public sector is generally expected to “set the stage” for this type of incremental (re)development. Ensuring that adequate utility infrastructure is in place is one approach to attracting investment, as sites with upgraded water and sewer lines are more attractive and remove barriers for developers to “get to market”. Continuing to coordinate on CDBG and CIP project allocation will help eliminate barriers to (re)development as well. The City of Norfolk Virginia commissioned and adopted a “Missing Middle Pattern Book” through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that helps facilitate and direct where Missing Middle Housing can be developed throughout the city. The pattern book helps potential developers and residents locate what zoning and character district the property is in, determine the allowable lot size and unit count, calculate parking needs, pick a building type and style, select materials and finishes, and incorporate resilience and construction tips into building plans. Developing and implementing something like the pattern book described would streamline and facilitate residential (re)development throughout the city and cut down on time and costs for all parties involved.
Flexible Combination of Unit Type Family
Traditional — 2-story porch for smaller neighborhood scale
B1 + B2
Missing Middle Pattern Book Elevation. Source: Work Program Architects
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