Proposed rezoning prompts opposition from New Irving Park residents

Tim Souhan and his dog Bailey walk home from the lot on Willoughby Drive that could be rezoned from single family to multiple family in Greensboro on April 8. Souhan and other residents of the New Irving Park community oppose the rezoning because they have concerns about safety and the appropriateness of townhomes in the single-family home community. WOODY MARSHALL, NEWS & RECORD

Residents of Greensboro’s New Irving Park are rallying against a proposed rezoning that could transform a quiet corner into a bustling townhome development. Developer B.J. Johnson aims to increase density from three single-family homes to eight townhomes on less than an acre, raising concerns about safety, traffic, and neighborhood character. Local residents, including Councilman Zack Matheny, argue that this project could set a troubling precedent for future developments. As the city pushes for rapid housing growth, the community is determined to protect their neighborhood’s integrity. Will they succeed in their fight against this controversial plan?