Just a casual observation comparing two townhome development projects:
Atlantic City recently approved a 74-townhome project on 3.37 acres of land across from the old Atlantic Club Casino—that’s about 22 homes per acre.
Meanwhile, Ventnor City approved 31 townhomes on the former school site, just under one acre—roughly 31 homes per acre.
Atlantic City is actively trying to attract market-rate housing, and given its urban setting, you might expect developers there to push for (and receive) higher density.
Yet the approved density is significantly lower than what we’re seeing in Ventnor.
Ventnor, on the other hand, is a stable, primarily residential community.
So it’s fair to ask: why is a suburban neighborhood (Ventnor) being asked to absorb a level of density that exceeds what’s being approved in a nearby urban center (Atlantic City)?
With that in mind, it’s not surprising that residents have concerns about the proposed development at the Troy Avenue school site.
Density at this level doesn’t just affect one block—it has implications for traffic, infrastructure, and overall quality of life across the community.
Hard to imagine AC officials getting less density than Ventnor’s.
This development is heavy on density. I agree with Tim Kreisher comments.
I also notice this ‘run’ of town homes is 5 stories in elevation. (or possibly 4 1/2 stories if the top white rectangular structure is a elevator dog house). Is this height now being approved as part of the ‘revised new zoning’ for this property?
Is all parking off town roads in garages?
I/we have to be a little skeptical on who is benefitting from these unique over-reaching revisions to zoning?
The picture is the AC project.