What is infill housing? Why does the City attract new housing?

Infill housing is a term used to describe new housing being built in a “built-out” or historic neighborhood. Infill housing is used to attract new development and residents to neighborhoods to fill in vacant home sites and add new housing options for new and current residents. The City attracts new development to promote the physical and social neighborhood fabric – to jointly strengthen households and neighborhoods. The City previously used demolition to successfully remove blight caused by the 2008 Housing Crisis and is now focused on rebuilding homes, connecting communities, and creating a sense of place in Shaker Heights.

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1. Why are there vacant lots?
2. What is infill housing? Why does the City attract new housing?
3. A new infill house has been proposed for my block? How can I get more information?
4. What is the City's 2022 Neighborhood & Housing Plan?
5. What is tax abatement?
6. What is a City landbank?
7. What is the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) and the City Planning Commission (CPC)?
8. Where can I apply for a vacant lot to build a new home, or to acquire as a side lot to my existing owner occupied home?