In and around South Perry a good amount of infill development has been ocurring on previously vacant lots. Most of the infill so far has been two-family in flavor. Bringing more people to the neighborhood and buildings on the tax roles is excellent news in our opinion. South Perry has loads of potential and continues to get better all the time.
There's just something about the designs we're seeing that leaves us hoping for something a bit more...interesting? Fitting? More variety? Color? Less emphasis on the garage?
Other cities are dealing with the same issues. Some have found that providing free, high quality, permit-ready plans is one way to ensure a structure is most fitting for their neighborhoods.
- Sacramento Infill Housing Plans
- Portland Living Smart Housing Plans
- Santa Cruz - Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans
You are absolutely right, this neighborhood has acres of undeveloped land (mostly due to basalt) that is beginning to see development. I happen to live near four such duplexes (8th and Garfield area) and have always begrudged the developers for suburbanizing the neighborhood by placing garage doors where front porches belong. On the other hand, most of these duplexes rent for about $900-$1200 per month, and typically bring Gonzaga or U-district students into the area, which is a great benefit to the business district.
You might also want to check in with what's happening on Perry. Phase II is nearly complete and the Farmers' market opens this Thursday. Cheers.
Posted by: Spencer Grainger | June 06, 2007 at 10:52 AM
You could also include photos of some of the "in fill" plywood structures to appear in the once historic Logan Neighborhood. Are there no zoning regulations in existence in our town to prevent such willful destruction of a neighborhood? Apparently developers/landlords have a free ticket to build barracks style housing and garage doors on the street as they desire. Unless folks stand up to this and demand the city to get tough through protective zoning laws this creeping illness will contniue to invade and denegrate our community.
Posted by: Jim | June 06, 2007 at 06:49 PM