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Developers outline 44‑acre 'New Amsterdam' plan with modular construction and mixed housing
Summary
Jeff Knox and partners presented a conceptual 44‑acre development (about 154 apartments plus for‑sale single‑family and condominiums) using a blended modular/stick approach; the presentation was informational and will lead to future PDD/zoning applications and environmental reviews.
Jeff Knox, speaking for the New Amsterdam LLC development team, described a conceptual plan for a 44‑acre parcel on Amsterdam's northeast side that would include roughly 154 apartments, a collection of for‑sale units (townhomes/condominiums/single‑family), and a 5,000 sq ft clubhouse intended as a community amenity. Knox said the parcel is under contract and that the seller’s board is scheduled to vote on May 19; the team plans to pursue a Planned Development District (PDD) rezoning and county and environmental reviews before any formal application is approved.
Market analyst Krista (last name not specified) and construction lead Garrett Sisson detailed a blended construction approach using modular units for much of the residential product and stick‑built construction for some rental/commercial buildings. They argued modular construction offers parallel site and factory workflows to control costs and speed delivery. The development team also presented fiscal estimates intended to show the potential tax‑base increase and suggested the project could add material tax and fee revenue to support city services. Commissioners asked about vacancy, absorption and impacts on existing homeowners; the presenters said they would provide more detailed studies and outreach as the project advances.
