The City of Hampton is collaborating with Norfolk-based Work Program Architects (WPA) to introduce the Hampton Infill Housing Planbook. This initiative aims to involve residents in shaping residential design across five historic neighborhoods: Downtown, Phoebus, Aberdeen, Greater Wythe, and Buckroe.
Public meetings will commence this summer as part of the Planbook’s launch. The project seeks to address the increasing housing demand while preserving each neighborhood’s unique identity and scale. Residents can participate by taking a survey available until August 1, 2025.
The Planbook will feature customizable home designs that align with the character and architectural style of these neighborhoods. Builders using these designs may benefit from expedited permitting processes.
“Too often, new homes are built with little regard for their surroundings,” stated Robert Crawshaw, lead architect at WPA. “This project allows Hampton to preserve what makes these neighborhoods special while making it easier to deliver housing that serves both current and future residents.”
Feedback from builders and developers will be collected through separate sessions to inform the final version of the Planbook, expected by early 2026.
This initiative follows WPA’s successful community-based infill guidelines in Norfolk’s Olde Huntersville neighborhood.
For further information on meeting dates and participation opportunities, visit the City of Hampton’s official project page.
