Place Types (1 of 2)

There is no discussion of density in the Place Types. There are references to different intensity housing. If this plan is approved, will the UDO have density limitations on N1-A, N1-B, N1-C, etc. or will it just reference building envelope?

If SF detached homes on individual lots are the primary use in this place type, what/who determines when additional duplexes, triplexes, quads, townhomes or small multi-family buildings are no longer justified in this place type?

If the city is providing new places for neighborhoods, we need to include sufficient, quality green space in those places. Pocket parks, more and larger buffers, mini nature preserves. Please don't allow clear cutting for any new development of neighborhoods.

Preserves are mostly viewed as a place for wildlife to thrive. The city has a poor record of providing quality habitat for nature. We have so very few nature preserves within the city and are ranked near the very bottom when compared to other cities our size. Charlotte must not accept being below average here. Buy and protect more parcels of land before they are paved over. All past citizen feedback polls clearly indicate this is a high priority item in their needs for Charlotte. When will our decision makers realize and act on this?

The city needs to aggressively look at purchasing land within the city limits to create more pocket parks, preserve our tree canopy, and improve our very poor (park) ranking when compared to other cities our size with similar challenges. We must slow down the destruction of our last remaining parcels of land and increase citizen access to quality green space. And we must do this now.

It is imperative that any new building or redevelopment must provide quality landscapes that contribute to our tree canopy and use a variety of natives plants. Let's not allow any new clear cutting which has a major negative impact on our city's image and sense of place.

This is a critical area that should include a strong requirement for preserving quality green space. Massive lawns on commercial property add no value to our community and contribute to our loss of tree canopy and natural habitat. Please include sustainable development inside and out here.

And these "places" should require the preservation of the majority of existing of green space. Let's not clear cut any new land just to put up a "store".

But as you allow more intense development, the number of single family dwellings will actually be reduced. Won't less inventory drive prices higher and tend to create less affordable housing instead of what is intended?