From Exclusive to Inclusive: The evolving single-family
zone
Since
its creation, zoning has been used to create separation – separation of land
uses, separation of activities, separation of individuals. This separation has
had many benefits for communities, including public health, economic
development, and environmental protection, but it has also resulted in patterns
of development that exclude some uses and individuals from areas of our communities.
Today, many Michigan communities are more racially and economically segregated
than at any point in their history. This 1.5-hour webinar for elected and
appointed officials, land-use decision makers, and interested residents will
explore this history of zoning as a tool for exclusion and introduce tools for
creating more inclusive zoning.
Mixed-use
development patterns are being applied more frequently in communities to
provide variety in housing types and to reinvigorate downtowns. However, the single-family
residential zoning district remains a pocket of exclusivity. These exclusive
single-family neighborhoods have created challenges for communities in
providing housing variety that is affordable for the entire range of community
socio-economic levels. Given needs in communities for diversity of housing
options, both in type and cost, these single-family residential zones may be
areas of opportunity for innovative and inclusive land use strategies.
The
webinar will cover:
- History of
zoning as a tool of exclusion
- The current
state of housing availability and affordability
- Strategies for
creating more inclusive zoning including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
and other modifications to density and dwelling size standards
- Mixed-residential
use and design considerations
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