John Kitto and his wife live in Raleigh’s Woodcrest neighborhood. He spoke to City Council about the unintended side effects his family will experience from the Missing Middle policies.

City Council is on Summer Break. So, we are re-running this blog as part of our Missing Middle Week.

Watch the video of John Kitto delivering his comments to Raleigh City Council

The Kitto’s home in the Woodcrest neighborhood.

The plans that were filed to develop seven townhomes at 35 feet tall on the lot adjacent to the Kitto home after the implementation of the Missing Middle policies. The Missing Middle allows this development “by right” with no rezoning required.

Before Missing Middle

After Missing Middle

The Kitto’s backyard as it is today.

What it will look like after the adjacent lot is developed.

The view today from the front.

What it will look like after the adjacent lot is developed.

The view today from down the street.

What it will look like after the adjacent lot is developed.

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