GREENSBORO — The Greensboro Planning Commission (GPC) held a community housing design workshop with lunch, Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Greensboro United Church of Christ (GUCC).
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The collaborative, hands-on event was part of Greensboro’s ongoing effort to
explore options that respond to the town’s growing housing access needs.
The workshop had over 50 community members present. The
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GPC will use information gained from the workshop as it works to develop an
updated town plan.
The workshop was facilitated by planning consultants from the SE Group out of
Burlington, funded by a municipal planning grant.
session looking at development opportunities within existing housing, renovating current structures, or adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or duplex homes, during a community housing design workshop, at the Greensboro United Church of Christ,August 23.
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Attendees were presented with an overview of key regional and statewide land use considerations and housing challenges. That information was put to use as they explored hypothetical housing sites and layout options.
Three small group break-out sessions allowed community members to dig deeper into some of the different housing options, providing an opportunity to collaborate with neighbors in making contributions to shape future development directions in Greensboro.
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The planning commission expects to receive SE Group’s report later this year, summarizing the event, with their research, analysis and recommendations as input to the Greensboro Town Plan, and plans to share the report with the community.
adaptive reuse, mixed-use development opportunities and river
corridor environment concerns in Greensboro Bend, with a breakout group at the Greensboro Planning Commission Housing Workshop, August 23, at the Greensboro United Church of Christ.
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A recording of the SE Group overview presentation, together with a link to the handout provided to all attendees, will be available on the Greensboro Planning Commission webpage greensborovt.gov/greensboro–planning–commission/.
Liz Steel
