From Chanhassen to Roseville, the popularity of these homes is driven by seniors looking to downsize, and they could be a way to add density in suburbs.
From Chanhassen to Roseville, the popularity of these homes is driven by seniors looking to downsize, and they could be a way to add density in suburbs.
“They really wanted to see single-family homes sharing the backyard with the existing single-family” homes, she said.
While the development sailed through approval, some neighbors still objected. At a Planning Commission hearing, residents expressed concern about higher densities near their single-family homes, questioning whether the townhouses would blend in with the neighborhood or make it look like a crowded inner-ring suburb.
During the legislative session, Minnesota cities fought a suite of housing bills that would have required them to permit more types of housing, like townhomes and duplexes, in more areas, as well as smaller lot sizes.
Cities criticized the bill as a “one-size-fits-all” approach, and some cities highlighted their efforts to permit more “missing middle” housing on their own terms.
Re/Max real estate agent Sharlene Hensrud said some clients are looking for detached townhomes because they want the feel of a single-family home without the hassle. Plus, she said, many of the new detached townhomes are one level, an attractive design for seniors who want to age in place.
“That really appeals to a lot of people who are coming from a single-family house,” she said. “They want to maintain more autonomy.”
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