Neighborhood Fights Back on Rezoning

Fourteen residents of Greensboro’s New Irving Park neighborhood are suing the city to block a rezoning that would allow eight townhomes on a 0.86-acre lot in their predominantly single-family area. They argue the rezoning constitutes illegal spot zoning that benefits only the developer, B.J. Johnson, while harming property values and the neighborhood’s character. The city defends the rezoning as consistent with nearby developments and necessary to meet housing goals, including adding 10,000 units by 2030. The case underscores the growing tension between preserving neighborhood identity and addressing Greensboro’s housing shortage.

Source: NewsAndRecord