#zoning

#zoning

The Brooklyn Yards development plan, approved by the City Council, aims to create a mixed-use platform over an active rail line.

Intense negotiations on Mayor Adams's housing initiative focus on eliminating parking mandates, which is contentious but crucial for the proposal's success.

Cambridge proposed zoning changes to allow up to six-story multifamily buildings to alleviate the housing crisis and increase affordable housing options.

The modified zoning plan aims to increase housing but is expected to create 25% less than the original proposal, reflecting a compromise.

City Council's amended zoning plan limits housing growth in low-density areas despite passing rezoning needed for increased housing.

New York City's zoning overhaul aims to significantly boost housing construction amid a crisis, but faces concerns from local communities about its impact.

New York City Council's zoning plan will create nearly 7,000 housing units in the Bronx, addressing the borough's housing shortages.

The City Planning Commission approved a zoning reform plan to address New York City's housing shortage and homelessness issues.

Proposal to allow commercial uses in residential zones aims to enhance neighborhood accessibility and promote walkability for residents without cars.

Opponents are misrepresenting Mayor Adams's City of Yes rezoning plan, which aims to increase housing without transforming the character of neighborhoods.

Zoning presents an opportunity to reshape communities and is crucial in urban planning.

There is significant local resistance to the MBTA Communities Act's mandate to zone for multi-family housing amidst concerns about state overreach and local needs.

Neighbors oppose the proposal to rezone Cherrylawn Circle from residential to mixed-use, citing numerous concerns over infrastructure and public safety.

The Planning Commission approved Anderson Square rezoning contrary to staff recommendations, emphasizing community benefits despite legal limitations on such agreements.

Community concerns arise over zoning changes and new housing developments driven by state legislation.

The proposal for Arrow Linen's rezoning split community opinions sharply at a heated public hearing, highlighting concerns about housing types and affordability.

Community Board 7 disapproved a developer's 13-story building proposal following strong public opposition and concerns about neighborhood preservation and affordable housing.

Community Board 7 rejected a rezoning proposal, emphasizing the need for affordable housing and resident engagement despite supporting broader development initiatives.

The Planning Commission postponed the rezoning request for Anderson Square to allow for height limit increase, pending further community agreement and benefits.

Los Angeles City Council voted to increase housing development in high-density areas, while preserving single-family zones, to meet state housing mandates.

Long Beach upgraded zoning to allow affordable housing in high resource areas.

Queens Community Board 13 opposes the City of Yes housing initiative due to lack of community review and inadequate infrastructure for new developments.

The City Council's decision to exempt single-family zones from housing development will significantly reduce housing near transit areas.

Mayor Adams's "City of Yes" initiative aims to reduce housing costs by eliminating mandatory parking requirements, pending City Council approval.

Local community members are divided on the Arrow Linen rezoning, with most urging for more affordable housing and lower building heights.

Norwalk aiming to revamp historic downtown with new zoning to construct over 3,000 homes and 173,000 square feet commercial area in buildings up to five stories.

The Planning Commission has approved a multiuse development featuring towers with retail, residential or hotel spaces near Lady Bird Lake.

The underground home in Las Vegas is no longer for sale and aims to become a tourist attraction instead.

Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) offer unique community designs and amenities, appealing to some buyers while providing flexible zoning regulations for developers.

Johnny Ronan's St Valery's site is up for auction, presenting mixed zoning opportunities despite past planning difficulties.

A public meeting in Berkeley escalated into a confrontation over a controversial rezoning plan, prompting Councilmember Kesarwani to file a police report.

Community discussions in San Francisco are crucial as zoning changes and new apartment buildings provoke concern among residents.

San Jose is streamlining project approvals to encourage innovation and address housing needs despite zoning regulations.

The Austin City Council is considering new noise mitigation responsibilities for hotels near existing music venues.

The MBTA Communities Act is igniting contrasting responses: resistance in some areas like Milton and enthusiastic acceptance leading to new housing initiatives in others.

The Planning Commission's vote for the Alpha Seventh Day Adventist Church's rezoning must be redone due to a posting error.

The Planning Commission voted to advance historic zoning for a significant property, preserving its cultural and historical relevance to the community.

A historic building in Williamsburg, New York will be preserved and converted into a residential building.

The building's preservation is likely due to its current zoning restrictions.

Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site after City Planning Commission's modifications, opting for market-rate condos instead.

Local disagreement on building homes in the East Bay

Commission concerns over proposed apartment complex size and density

An L.A. court judge recently denied developer Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach.

The judge clarified that the site where Pustilnikov wants to build is not zoned for residential property, despite the builder's remedy applying in a coastal zone.