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South Bend Neighborhood Infill | Pre-Approved Building Types <br />The pre-approved buildings are a tool <br />to encourage infill development on <br />vacant lots, calibrated especially for <br />urban neighborhoods where social and <br />economic factors may be unfavorable to <br />new investment. <br />The architecture and scale of each <br />building is intended to fit seamlessly <br />into existing residential neighborhoods, <br />filling in the gaps created by vacant lots <br />and gently increasing the density where <br />possible. This type of development plays <br />a critical role in supporting locally-serving <br />retail and public transportation options <br />while also providing key solutions for <br />housing affordability. <br />Recent housing market studies reveal <br />a growing mismatch between the <br />available housing stock of large single- <br />family homes and a shift in demographic <br />trends towards smaller households that <br />prefer walkable neighborhoods. The City <br />recognizes that fostering more diverse <br />housing options can play an important <br />role in meeting these needs and creating <br />a high quality of life for all South Bend <br />residents. <br />Neighborhood Infill <br />A typical South Bend neighborhood <br />block showing potential <br />development of vacant lots using <br />the pre-approved building types. <br /> Small Apartment <br /> Stacked Duplex <br /> Standard House <br /> Narrow House <br /> Carriage House