slot homes

Denver’s banning slot homes – 6 illustrations show what could come next

  “The era of the slot home may finally be over in Denver, and its funeral turned into an airing of grievances. “I hate slot homes. I hate them,” said Maggie Miller, a resident who worked to rein in the controversial building design. “It feels like being in a canyon.” With a unanimous 11-0 vote … [Read more…]

Denver proposes zoning changes to cut down on construction of ‘slot’ homes

  “Denver city planners are looking to make changes to zoning rules as part of an effort to crack down on construction of so-called “slot” homes that don’t face the street. Slot homes, most often configured as rowhouse-style townhouses oriented sideways with a walkway or driveway in the middle, have become increasingly common as developers … [Read more…]