What is Infill?

By definition:

infill \ n: development of vacant or remnant lands passed over by previous development in urban areas

redevelopment \ n: the act or process of redeveloping; esp: renovation of a blighted area.  Replacement, remodeling, or reuse of existing structures to accomodate new development

Every city and urban county needs a strategy to encourage infill and redevelopment.  It is an efficient use of land and public facilities within growth boundaries and supports local and regional planning objectives.  In this case the Infill East was implemented as a "transition area" between the downtown core and adjoining neighborhoods.

There are  other Infill areas in CdA that incorporate mostly commercial areas, our area is predominantly residential with pockets of differing zoning.

While there are areas in Coeur d'Alene that could benefit from the revitalization that Infill would bring; there are areas that can also be negatively affected.  Our neighborhood is one that was negatively affected by the increased density, mass & height allowed by the Infill.

Zoning laws were first created to protect owners' rights and property values against the potentially harmful actions of others.  Rights are - and have always been - tempered with responsibilities.