Summary
City officials discussed implementing a Transfer of Development Rights program to preserve rural land in southern Chesapeake while channeling higher-density growth into designated urban areas like Greenbrier.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Creates a private real estate market for development rights compensating rural landowners without direct municipal acquisition costs.
✅Who benefits
Rural landowners seeking compensation and developers seeking higher-density building options.
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