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Proposed changes are being made to the Milwaukee zoning code.
The proposed changes to the Milwaukee zoning code is to help build more small apartment buildings in commercial areas. (Photo: Planetizen)
Changes In Milwaukee Zoning Code
Changes are being considered for the Milwaukee zoning code to encourage the development of small apartment buildings and apartments in commercial areas. The proposed changes to the Milwaukee zoning code are to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing.
The proposed changes to the Milwaukee zoning code would be a first step towards Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s vision of eventually increasing Milwaukee’s population to 1 million. The changes to the Milwaukee zoning code would require approval from the Common Council and Mayor Johnson and would involve public financing help and building code changes.
The focus of the proposed changes to the Milwaukee zoning code is on removing zoning barriers and promoting incremental density through projects such as duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and buildings with four to eight apartments.
The changes to the Milwaukee zoning code would also eliminate floor area ratios, set height limits, setbacks, and design standards for apartment buildings, and update design standards to support walkable urban neighborhoods.
According to a published article by SmartNews, the Milwaukee zoning code changes focus on filling the gap in the housing market and are influenced by the Growing MKE study from the Johnson administration.
Housing Prices In Nashville
In a published article by AOL.com, the rising housing prices in Nashville, specifically pointed to real estate investment trusts (REITs) as the main culprits was discussed.
It was mentioned how native Nashvillians are struggling to afford homes in their city, and new legislation to increase housing density has been met with opposition due to concerns about infrastructure and neighborhood culture.
The author also mentions a study done by a professor on the effect of REITs in 2018 and expresses frustration with the current state of the housing market in Nashville.
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