Small Housing Case Study: Pre-Approved Building Plans (United States)

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South Bend’s New Neighborhood Homes Initiative: Revitalizing Vacant Lots with Infill Housing
With nearly 400 vacant lots in the Near Northwest Neighbourhood alone, South Bend set out to address housing shortages while breathing new life into its communities.

Launched in 2022, the New Neighborhood Homes Initiative focuses on building affordable, well-designed infill housing on vacant land, aligning with shifting demographics toward smaller households and walkable neighbourhoods.

Explore how South Bend is using targeted infill strategies to expand housing choice and strengthen neighbourhood vitality.

Keywords: South Bend housing initiative; gentle density housing; infill housing; vacant lot redevelopment; affordable housing South Bend; small-scale multi-unit housing; walkable neighbourhoods; housing market trends; neighbourhood revitalization; missing middle housing