Planning Commission hears training on infill development, zoning tradeoffs

Feb 5, 2026

Assistant director Angela Foos gave a training on infill development — its definitions, benefits, and tradeoffs — and commissioners asked staff to more clearly label ‘infill’ in project summaries and to provide consistent, localized metrics when presenting projects.

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Angela Foos, assistant director of development services, told the Reno City Planning Commission on Feb. 4 that “infill” covers a range of projects in already-developed urban areas, from accessory dwelling units to multi-story mixed-use buildings, and that the city’s master plan endorses infill to increase walkability.

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