Housing & Zoning: Addressing Multiplexing
The Alliance is committed to supporting housing strategies that preserve the Southside’s historic character while meeting the community’s needs. One focus area is “multiplexing,” the conversion of single-family homes into multiple rental units.
Why This Matters
Multiplexing can impact the architectural character of the Southside and place additional pressure on parking, infrastructure, and neighborhood services. Residents and partners have expressed interest in finding solutions that balance affordability, quality of life, and neighborhood preservation.
Background
This topic has been part of local planning discussions for more than a decade.
Plan 2024 (Huntington’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted 2013) recommends discouraging additional multiplexing and encourages restoring homes to single-family use where possible, particularly in areas where historic character is a priority.
The Creative Design Mid-Range Housing Plan (2014) reaffirmed these recommendations and suggested strategies for gradual implementation, including incentives for reinvestment, targeted zoning updates, and public–private partnerships.
The Alliance’s Approach
The Alliance supports a collaborative, solutions-focused approach:
Partnering with the City of Huntington, neighborhood groups, and housing advocates.
Exploring tools such as grants, incentives, and education programs to encourage reinvestment and maintenance of historic homes.
Promoting community input so that any future zoning or housing updates reflect residents’ priorities.
Our goal is to work constructively with city leaders and neighbors to maintain the Southside as a vibrant, livable community — one that honors its history while adapting to the future.