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Planning Commission hears training on infill development, zoning tradeoffs
Summary
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.
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.
Foos said infill can reduce the need for new roads, fire stations and utility extensions but often requires costly upgrades to existing sewer and water lines. She noted the city’s zoning code recently added incentives, including a density bonus for affordable housing and a separate density…
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