Arlington Missing Middle lawsuit decision

Thanks to local journalist Margaret Barthel for finding and posting the elusive judicial decision that has struck down Arlington, Virginia’s, missing middle ordinance, pending appeal. Retired judge David Schell, who will also hear a similar case against Alexandria, read the decision from the bench.

Judge Schell's *written* ruling striking down the Arlington 'missing middle' zoning reforms came out on Friday. There was some irritation when he ruled from the bench last month on such a consequential case. He has now laid out his rationale here: https://t.co/zEOFc0IWer

— Margaret Barthel (@margaretbarthel) October 28, 2024

UPDATE: In case the link above expires, I’ve reposted the document here.