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Read our latest summary of NYC Building Zoning changes.

Boston's “bloated, outdated, inequitable” zoning code is "detached from modern realities" hindering development of housing. The antiquated rules refer to "phonographs" and "automatic telephone exchanges" and stretch on for a mind-numbing 4,000 pages. No wonder they're not up to the tasks of enabling #15MinuteCities or anything close to resembling mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods. #urbanplanning #urbanism #housing Route Fifty

https://lnkd.in/d45wemj7 Devil in the details: How outdated zoning code stymies development

The NYC Department of City Planning has released the proposed text of its zoning amendment titled, “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity.” The latest Fried Frank client memo highlights how two particular aspects of the proposal—the consolidation and reorganization of “use groups” and the imposition of new “streetscape” regulations governing ground floor uses—could affect alterations of existing buildings and projects currently in planning or early phases of construction. Click below to read more by partner Zachary Bernstein and associate Penny King. #NYCplanning #CityofYes #realestate

According to the Boston Globe, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to seek revisions to the City's zoning code by creating certain "by-right" zoning to encourage additional density and mixed-use development throughout the City. From a development perspective, this would be a welcomed change from the current antiquated zoning which tends to stifle development. As most Boston developers know and have experienced, Boston is "downzoned," meaning most of the denser and aesthetically pleasing buildings constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries would violate modern zoning laws. As a result, any developer seeking to develop a project of any size or density will be required to obtain variances -- zoning relief -- in order to pursue their project. But the legal standard for upholding variances is notoriously difficult and any well-financed abutter or group of abutters will at the least be able to tie up an unwanted project for years in litigation and appeals. The costs of litigation and delay, particularly in a higher inflation and interest rate environment, sometimes make the difference between a project moving forward or not. By-right zoning of a certain size could remove these costs and make Boston more attractive for developers. If successful, Mayor Wu's plan could start to combat the City's housing crisis in a meaningful way and perhaps set an example for the rest of the region to take similar action.

"America's best zoning reform": This week with our Kingston clients we're celebrating not only the #CNU33 Charter Award, but also the 2024 Local Government Achievement Award from the NY Conference of Mayors! https://lnkd.in/eDsRDdRD Dover, Kohl, & Partners Town Planning #urbanplanning #NewUrbanism #formbasedcodes #missingmiddlehousing #parkingreform Gridics

Portland's controversial zoning code changes spark heated discourse amid housing crisis Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate! #portlandrealestate #portlandrealestateagent #portlandrealestatebroker #oregonrealestate #oregonrealestateagent #oregonrealestatebroker #portlandrealtor #portlandrealtors #oregonrealtor #portlandlistingagent