Churches and other religious organizations are developing vacant or underutilized land in their own backyards to meet the need for affordable housing. Nonprofits are helping them navigate the financial and political challenges.
The lawsuit filed in Arlington County Circuit Court last week against Missing Middle housing comes at a conspicuous time for land-use litigation. Shortly after the County Board approved 2-6 unit buildings in heretofore single-family home zoning districts, the Virginia Supreme Court overruled a zoning overhaul in Fairfax County on procedural grounds in Berry v. Board
A group of Arlington County, Virginia, residents have filed a lawsuit challenging the "Missing Middle" housing plan that's set to take effect this summer,.
Come July 1, home builders and residents in Arlington operate under its most comprehensive zoning reform in more than 60 years. The county board on March 22 voted 5-0 for final approval of a rewrite to allow more “expanded housing options” following three years of fiery debate over the “missing .
The Arlington County Board unanimously voted to adopt the "Missing Middle" housing plan on Wednesday night, choosing to adopt new reforms that aim to eradicate.