City Council's approval of amendments to the unified development ordinance has sparked a debate over what the changes will mean. One resident weighs in in favor of density.
Thanks for the editorial, Adam. I think the author of the column decrying density purposely confused the vocal minority with the majority opinion. Notably, the same author touted the Neon development in Celebrate Virginia. Here’s the deal: The vocal minority are fine with increased density, so long as it doesn’t occur near their homes downtown. I don’t think downtown Fredericksburg should be limited to well-off empty-nesters/families. We should promote diversity, to include diverse housing options. City Council’s vote won’t entirely solve the affordability problem, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Well said, Adam. To add to the discussion, I think it would be useful to drop the term "affordable housing" in favor of "workforce housing." Fredericksburg and nearby parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania are replete with entire neighborhoods of modest homes that were built to house the workers of this region's various industries. They are cohesive neighborhoods today and attract new investment as owners add on and refurbish to meet modern needs. Communities evolve, at least healthy ones do.
Thanks for the editorial, Adam. I think the author of the column decrying density purposely confused the vocal minority with the majority opinion. Notably, the same author touted the Neon development in Celebrate Virginia. Here’s the deal: The vocal minority are fine with increased density, so long as it doesn’t occur near their homes downtown. I don’t think downtown Fredericksburg should be limited to well-off empty-nesters/families. We should promote diversity, to include diverse housing options. City Council’s vote won’t entirely solve the affordability problem, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Well said, Adam. To add to the discussion, I think it would be useful to drop the term "affordable housing" in favor of "workforce housing." Fredericksburg and nearby parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania are replete with entire neighborhoods of modest homes that were built to house the workers of this region's various industries. They are cohesive neighborhoods today and attract new investment as owners add on and refurbish to meet modern needs. Communities evolve, at least healthy ones do.
Thank you. Informative.