I recently read an article about why McMansions are unpopular with neighbors. Supersized in- fill homes or “McMansions” turn people off when they tower above surrounding homes, and when the style is incompatible with the rest of the neighborhood. This article appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of The Residential Specialist, a magazine published by the Council of Residential Specialists.
According to a study by Jack Nasar, a professor of city and regional planning at Ohio State University, it’s not the size in general, or the width of a home, but the height that is the most offending factor. When a home is twice as tall as surrounding homes neighbors find it offensive.
Consumers surveyed did not seem to believe that new or remodeled homes had to be exactly the same architectural style as existing homes, but they did seem to be concerned when homes were not compatible or visually appealing, which are both arbitrary. There is no accounting for taste, as they say.
The purpose of the Myers Park Homeowners Association, according to its mission statement, is to preserve and enhance the historical character and quality of life envisioned in the original garden park design for Myers Park. They do this by helping to enforce deed restrictions and overseeing development in the area. See the Myers Park Homeowners Assocation’s website www.mpha.com for more details. A part of what is currently considered Myers Park is listed on the National Historic Register. The website for the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office has information that pertains to historic properties.
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