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Will Niceville Eliminate THIS Affordable Housing Option?

When a local family added a small home to care for both their aging parent and son with autism, they followed all the rulesβ€”yet still sparked a citywide debate about property values, affordable housing, and what it really means to β€œkeep Niceville nice.”

Despite Council ‘No’ – Developer Plans Affordable Housing in Niceville

Niceville City Council rejected a zoning change for an apartment complex on Powell Drive but later approved a CRA overlay adjustment that allows a similar development. The project, led by local developer Paul Sjoberg, aims to provide affordable housing options for essential workers but faces neighborhood opposition due to concerns over traffic and community character.

What Will Downtown Niceville Look Like?

AVCON and STOA Architects presented design guidelines for the β€œOld Town Landing” project in Niceville, proposing a New Orleans/Mobile/Old Pensacola aesthetic for the six-acre waterfront area. The guidelines, focused on wind resistance and energy efficiency, are meant to guide future development without imposing strict requirements. The city will now issue a request for proposals (RFP) to developers, with options to either retain, sell, or enter a public-private partnership for the land.

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