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Last week, walking by the back side of the most remote building on the property, I was struck by the plentiful, meticulous, beautiful landscaping – even though it was the back side at the back of the property! That's just one more way Davis Development does things differently... #DavisDifference #DavisProud #PeopleHelpingPeople #AttentionToDetail #BeautifulLandscaping #NewApartments #LuxuryApartments #ApartmentDevelopment #ApartmentConstruction

Rethinking Development: A Sustainable Future with Courtyard Layouts I'd like to share my suggested amendments to the Mooresville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to replace the existing cottage development language. These changes introduce a more encompassing community-centric courtyard development layout pattern, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional “road-centric” layouts, which have dominated since WWII. While road-centric designs offer streamlined vehicle access, they come with higher infrastructure costs and contribute to urban sprawl. Courtyard developments, by contrast, create shared spaces, encourage social interaction, and significantly reduce infrastructure needs—resulting in lower costs for developers and municipalities while contributing to environmental sustainability. Key benefits include: -Lower infrastructure costs: Supporting more housing with less infrastructure. -Affordable housing opportunities: Greater flexibility in density and layout. -Stronger communities: Spaces designed for interaction and engagement. -Environmental responsibility: Reduced water use and improved land conservation. Although the town is taking its time to consider these ideas, I’m optimistic about the future of community-centered planning—both in Mooresville and beyond. I invite urban planners, developers, and community leaders to join me in exploring how these ideas can reshape our towns for the better. Let’s work together to create inclusive, affordable, and sustainable communities. #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityDesign #LandUse #AffordableHousing #DevelopmentInnovation #FutureCities #CourtyardCommunities #InfrastructureEfficiency

There are some interesting options and guidance for developing Courtyard housing. This goes beyond Cottage housing development and is not "road-centric"; it is clustered around a common courtyard. You can support more housing with less investment in public infrastructure. The cost savings can help in creating more opportunities for affordable housing development.

This is the sale of one parcel of beautiful waterfront land, the first available redevelopment property on Easton Point. It is divided into two zoning areas: approximately 32,190 SF with a "Water's Edge" designation and approximately 22,600 SF designated Port Street (which is its road frontage). - 250 linear feet of bulkheaded, board-walked waterfront with 12' depth - Annexation in 2018 provides access to public sewer and water - First project has plenty of EDU's, can accommodate any development plan - First project to develop under the new MXW zoning created especially for Easton Point - By way of example, it appears one could build a brewery with outdoor seating on the waterfront, residential above, a restaurant on the street front, with townhouse residential on floors two and three, and connect the two with parking, courtyard and landscaping https://lnkd.in/eGuP-2uY #iamsvn #svndifference #svnmillercre #featuredproperty

This guide aims to shed light on some key aspects of zoning regulations in Tequesta to help you navigate this often-complex landscape.

Check out this article in Architect Today which features Dayna Edwards from our office and other collaborators, looking at how we balance natural landscape preservation with urban development demands: