Roanoke Proposes Allowing Multi-Unit Housing Throughout Residential Neighborhoods

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Roanoke City planners are hoping to make it easier for developers to build small apartment buildings throughout Roanoke’s residential neighborhoods as a way to boost housing stock and reduce inequalities. Above, the Belmont neighborhood of Southeast Roanoke seen in September 2023. FILE PHOTO BY SCOTT P. YATES FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER

Roanoke City planners are hoping to make it easier for developers to build small apartment buildings throughout Roanoke’s residential neighborhoods as a way to boost housing stock and reduce inequalities.