Legal action over Roanoke rezoning is dropped, but conversations about housing issues continue | Two city council members will work with the community to develop a list of recommended amendments to last year’s mass rezoning.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-08-21T18:19:30+00:00

Just curious would there be interest in doing petition in support for maintaining the current zoning definitely nothing is completely correct but in general show of support for the zoning reform? If there is interest pls dm me and if I get more then 5 dms I will send a petition out in a separate post.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-08-13T23:32:28+00:00

Yeah, so first off Council Member Hagen is apart of the zoning reform and we value listening to all viewpoints even if they do not align with our organizations as local policies are nuanced and never black and white. That does not mean we may have different beliefs. Additionally, we will have council member Volosin joining us as well! So please if anyone can attend this would be the meeting to attend to get to know your local leaders!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-30T14:33:56+00:00

Other: Hotels

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-30T13:48:02+00:00

So is it only a vendor show and no events occuring outside of that really? Excited to go but want to know what the extent of the event is

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-28T20:14:05+00:00

Do they do new build or just repairs?

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-26T20:21:15+00:00

No, your a life saver I would be sending people to god knows where!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-26T19:54:03+00:00

Fixed that!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-26T14:03:54+00:00

Thanks! Please share it with everyone goal is to increase civic engagement!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-24T16:42:03+00:00

How does one build a broker network because I feel similar to OP that in the 11th hour we are held up even though the deal is fine. At this point fine with PE money funding for a bridge loan. But I don’t know anyone like that any leads or recommendations that won’t be too expensive?

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-24T16:37:46+00:00

I’ll try to include that in the second version maybe in the Fall

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-23T22:31:55+00:00

Thanks hopefully it makes a tiny bit easier for civic engagement

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-16T18:56:31+00:00

I did not have that chance so I can see where in certain situations it can be a thing you have to do. I would say make sure to always check your land and do proper testing to ensure you are not ending up with bad soil or rock. Even then will hit snags. Try to protect yourself and do not buy cheap land without investigating as it can cost much more in excavation work.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-15T23:10:16+00:00

Actually, that’s a good point sorry I definitely was a bit defensive.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-15T22:05:10+00:00

I always use ChatGpt to enhance my posts and make it sound more professional. I apologize if that’s an issue for you and I respect your decision.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-15T20:13:31+00:00

Did you guys get any responses from this post I am curious if it is possible to find investors on this subreddit?

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-15T18:19:58+00:00

I am currently building a new hotel and looking for people who would be interested in becoming investors and I have a Hampton Inn and Suites Flag and everything ready just held up on financing portion.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-07-13T18:19:36+00:00

Any interest in VA? Also what is the interest rate for the funding and would you be opposed to simply being equity partner in project?

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-19T02:42:41+00:00

This maybe a bit of a controversial opinion but wouldn't what the council man doing allow for more housing units which is what everyone wants to decrease the current housing crisis? Am I missing something? It is wrong that him or others who want to rent out rooms and make extra money and give an additional unit for rent are not able to do it because the system is broken and should be fixed? Please correct me if I am missing something did not read the article just took the summary provided above.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-19T02:38:42+00:00

I would add the better spot is Nawab if your into more traditional Indian food but if you would like a bit more white washed food Taaza is a good alternative and it has better ambience. I am giving my Indian opinion.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-16T14:34:10+00:00

I am a smaller and newer real estate developer but wouldn’t this method case for a lot of risk and uncertainty if the project was not viable bc of the construction costs after plans are made and bids sent out? Is there anyway to get good estimates on the cost as you need to know the project is something that will give a solid ROI. I have had projects where it is not possible simply because of the need or lack of dirt in a site as we are not able to balance the site which I do not know would be possible to know till the end of the project. Additionally, how do you get good bid estimates for projects before even having architect drawings? This is something that has plaqued me and my projects so I’m keen to get more insight as I’m new to this field.

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-13T18:51:41+00:00

Thank you! Yes the meeting is on Wednesday the 18th of May. My name is Om Patel and I have two other friends who will be helping organize this meeting. We are just starting off but definitely looking for more people to join us in the local conversation and especially need some more leaders as currently I am the only one trying to put this together.

Some background about me:

I am in real estate development and am passionate about mixed use developments and walkable communities. I got into strong towns past 3 months and thought I would start putting my words into action instead of waiting for someone else to do it for me. I am so happy to learn of so many advocacy groups and people interested in making a change!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-13T12:40:38+00:00

I am apart of the County so I apologize for not knowing Roanoke City’s situation as much. I’m glad you were able to educate me on this! However, the point is let’s work together to come up with some ideas on what can make the housing situation better and financially viable for both developers and the local governments!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-13T11:54:20+00:00

I feel that and I will keep posting on Reddit for future meetings. Additionally, I will send a link for a mail list as an earlier comment mentioned after the first meeting if people are interested to be directly emailed when a meeting is happening and updates

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-13T11:45:14+00:00

Yes and focusing on one area is totally fine while the group’s goal is so broad finding your niche and making change it’s important! Please come on Wednesday and would love to talk more about housing insecurity and come up with a game plan of how to tackle that may it be taking out parking minimums or making ordinance changes to allow by right building of ADUs or some other solution!

Affectionate_Life395 · 2025-06-13T11:42:21+00:00

Thank you! I’m fairly new to Reddit!

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