NEWS: Single Family, Detached Houses Discussed for South Henry Street in Williamsburg

Potential 20-unit subdivision could span 3+ acres across from W&M Law School

Developers may build a single family, detached housing subdivision along South Henry Street in Williamsburg. (George Arbogust, Williamsburg Independent)

(Disclosure: I live in Williamsburg on South Boundary Street near the site of this potential development).

A response from the City of Williamsburg to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed preliminary discussions for a new subdivision of single family, detached homes on South Henry Street. An owner of a nearby property worked with the Williamsburg Independent to acquire the information, which indicates that the development is likely to move forward on prime real estate across from the College of William and Mary Law School.

The subdivision could occupy over three acres, including the empty lot at the intersection of South Henry Street and South Boundary Street, as well as the land and properties around Blacksmith Alley. Though detailed plans have not yet been made public, correspondence between the City and project represe…