Brandon Donnelly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This past week, New York City enacted a new short-term rental registration law that is not very friendly toward platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. And so this is also a kind of ban on short-term rentals in New York City. It’s certainly stricter than the regulations we have in Toronto.

Cities 49

Cities Permits Regulation Home 49

Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Development usually requires a Coastal Development Permit from either the Coastal Commission or local government. The Commission is the primary agency which issues Coastal Development Permits. The Implementation Plan is generally a part of a city’s zoning ordinance. Coastal Zone Regulation, County of Santa Cruz:?In

Permits 81

Permits Regulation Zoning Information 81

BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The City of Boston is piloting a Web and mobile app that lets citizens track their permit applications online. The app called Permit Finder could free city employees from having to respond to the 30 to 40 permit status-related calls they receive each week. Regulations Codes and Standards'

Permits 56

Permits Regulation Government Building 56

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Over that time he has served as an architect, planner, educator, and an advisor to cities in and beyond the US, including Charleston, South Carolina, Omaha, and New York City, where he was Director of Urban Design in the Department of City Planning.

Cities 52

Cities Regulation Technology Technology 52

SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 29, 2021

Claim 52 has extra outdoor seating thanks to the City of Eugene's streatery program (photo from the City of Eugene's Streatery Program web page ) The recent, unfortunate upsurge in COVID-19 cases here in Lane County once again threatens the viability of the local food services industry.

Permits 191

Permits Regulation Cities Industrial 191

Chicago Architecture

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In July, the DPD told Belong to set phasers on stunning, with a letter reading in part, “It is our opinion that the proposed Belong facility is an indoor participant sports and recreation use and is permitted.” And zoning regulations do not permit arcades on Loyola’s property. ” Why the change of heart?

Cities 52

Cities Permits Regulation Zoning 52

Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There hasn’t exactly been an explosion of new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Chicago since its city council passed an ADU pilot ordinance in 2020, which allows for new coach houses and basement or attic renovations to add additional units in certain parts of the city.

Sustainability 132

Sustainability IT Utilities Permits 132

BD+C

JUNE 21, 2021

may delay net-zero construction requirements for a year due to concerns over building permit delays. The city is beset by a housing affordability crisis and the new rules would worsen the issue. City staff has recommended delaying the regulations to speed up residential permits and reduce the growth of the permitting backlog.

Permits 59

Permits Building Regulation Residential 59

The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key to navigating this complex landscape is an understanding and adherence to building codes and regulations. Before embarking on any project, a homeowner must ensure they’re well-versed in local building codes and have secured the necessary permits. Environmental regulations are another crucial aspect.

Home 52

Home Insurance Contractor Regulation 52

Westeck News

JANUARY 5, 2024

government announced a Standardized Housing Design Project this fall, with the goal of streamlining permitting processes and building more homes faster. Cities and municipalities of all sizes need more tools in their toolbox, not fewer, along with a collaborative approach. Housing is only affordable if it is affordable to operate.

Housing 85

Housing Government Insurance Permits 85

Dwell

JULY 7, 2022

After California passed a regulation in 2020 to ease the permitting of ADUs, they called up their good friend (and former neighbor) David Thompson. Thompson, a founding principal of Assembledge+, had recently participated in a Los Angeles Magazine project to imagine solutions for those who lack housing in the city.

Home 120

Home Permits Regulation Windows 120

Community Architect Daily

JANUARY 15, 2021

For years Baltimore City DOT mostly made headlines for unfixed potholes, badly timed traffic signals, the faltering of the once popular Circulator bus, followed by the faltering of the Baltimore Water Taxi service (a private service licensed by the City), and the collapse of Baltimore Bikeshare.

Cities 52

Cities Transportation Permits Management 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Two Philadelphia city councilmen are trying to crack down on the "underground economy" of developers and contractors who work without licenses and permits, pay cash under the table, and operate unsafe job sites. The councilmen introduced a bill to beef up construction regulations. million and $7.4 read more.

Permits 49

Permits Contractor Regulation Construction 49

The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Regulations and Permitting Rules in California While the regulations vary from city or country, as of 2023, it’s legal to have a shipping container home in California. You can add large window and door spaces, custom flooring, and you can add sufficient electricity, AC, and heating to the structures.

Home 52

Home Permits Regulation Innovation 52

Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Whether or not you will need all of the steps outlined depends on the scope of your project and the city or county area you live in. For example, you may only find that you need to prepare a design and apply for ADU and/or building permit approval. Pre-Construction/Permitting. Steps For Building Permit Approval.

Permits 64

Permits Contract Contractor Construction 64

A4 Architects

DECEMBER 4, 2023

.” This landmark legislation introduced significant changes to the states zoning ordinances, aiming to promote housing affordability, encourage mixed-use development, and enhance transparency and consistency in land use regulations.

Zoning 52

Zoning Permits Commercial Real Estate 52

A4 Architects

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The fact that the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and there were essentially no zoning regulations further facilitated the break-up of larger houses into apartments and ADUs. Local zoning regulations often lacked clear guidelines, created uncertainty for homeowners and hindered potential ADU development.

Finances 52

Finances Regulation Zoning Real Estate 52

Dwell

AUGUST 23, 2022

In one effort, under the direction of the city’s chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, it created a program that allows architects to submit plans for pre-approval to cut down the weeks-long permitting process to as a little as a day; potential clients could pick a design off the shelf and get things moving.

Permits 131

Permits Regulation Home Housing 131

BD+C

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

plans to issue new construction permits worth an estimated $1 billion in the next six months to spur job creation and create revenue for the city. A newly formed team will expedite the permitting process for retail projects larger than 200,000 sf, as well as office and residential high-rise projects and campus buildings.

Permits 40

Permits Project Estimating Residential 40

Architizer

MARCH 15, 2023

Cities and towns have been designed and/or “planned” since prehistory. Their interference has come at an enormous cost to every community and our general well-being, not to mention huge permit fees and endless delays for homeowners and developers alike. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

IT 113

IT Inspiration Cities Mining 113

Landscape Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She says landscape is much less regulated in France than architecture and is also more forgiving of materials’ diminished structural capacity, though she acknowledges that this applies only to durable materials that can withstand the elements, such as stone or brick. Photo by Ilana Cohen.

Site 96

Site Landscape Materials Construction 96

Community Architect Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Various events such as the book fair and light city came an went. In other words, the City and the Waterfront Partnership made wise investments, especially the very popular skate park and playground. plus, as the cherry on the cake, one million of City dollars towards a privately conducted public engagement process.

Real Estate 96

Real Estate Masterplanning Development Developer 96

Santa Cruz Architect

JULY 16, 2023

The State of California has a recognized housing shortage, with the result that both Sacramento and local municipalities throughout California have made myriad recent changes to the regulations governing ADUs. The City has posted interim guidelines at its website. What is an ADU?

Regulation 63

Regulation Cities Permits Remodeling 63

Deezen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The DRA filed a class action lawsuit against the library and the City of New York for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The city of Venice's next step to reduce falls on the bridge is to replace the glass floor segments with stone. According to DRA's website , the case is still ongoing.

Building 98

Building Foundation Civil Engineering Glass 98

The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some locations have specific rules regarding when and how you can remove trees, so it is wise to familiarize yourself with local regulations before beginning this task. In some instances, stumps may be removed by your local city council.

Safety 52

Safety Permits Regulation Structure 52

Clark Richardson | Architect & Sustainability

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Historically, when City of Austin first annexed Lake Austin properties, property owners where given the option to either adopt traditional City of Austin Zoning (i.e. There are two primary categories of regulations for LA Overlay lots and they relate to when the lot was platted, either before or after April 22, 1982.

Zoning 40

Zoning Permits Regulation Renovation 40

Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 28, 2023

Note that each local jurisdiction in the Monterey Bay area – Cities of Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, and Scotts Valley – each have their own, specific regulations: this article applies specifically to ADU regulations particular to the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

Regulation 65

Regulation Permits Zoning Construction 65

Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 13, 2024

Consequently, state laws regulating ADUs have been progressively relaxed, accompanied by increased pressure on local municipalities to simplify the building process. Keeping up with the evolving rules for designing an ADU has become challenging, with new regulations and policies emerging regularly.

Regulation 65

Regulation Permits Zoning Residential 65

The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 18, 2023

During installation, you may encounter issues regarding the regulations for building Container Homes. Check with your local city planning authorities to get information on housing codes, zoning restrictions and permits. The innovative architecture is still very new to the modern home world and not everyone is onboard with it.

Modern 52

Modern Home Architecture Zoning 52

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

We’re more likely to envision congested freeways, overpopulated cities, heavy resource extraction, and industrial smokestacks. This means rethinking the entire planning, design, and construction process as well as changing local development regulations and policies that currently promote urban sprawl development patterns. Urban Sprawl.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Development Developer Finances 52

e-architect

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The stadium will be a destination for the Games themselves and the City of Hangzhou long after they end. The ramps that usher visitors to the seats create layers of horizontal and vertical interconnection, transitioning from the lively city to the calm, inward-looking space of the arena.

Masterplanning 65

Masterplanning Structural Engineering Roofing Glass 65

SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Last Thursday’s edition was no exception as it brought to my attention the City of Eugene’s Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program. The City intends its ADU program to “significantly and thoughtfully reduce barriers to housing by fast-tracking the permitting process.”

Cities 187

Cities Permits Regulation Residential 187

Dwell

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Plus One ADU pilot program launched this week and will fund up to 15 projects throughout the city. In a new initiative that launched this week, New York City residential building owners could begin receiving financial support to construct new accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Cities 100

Cities Building Zoning Permits 100

Landscape Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

One of the interesting things about the town is we don’t have zoning, but what we do have, what we’re working on right now, is site plan regulations. I’ve really been encouraging them to make stormwater management a big part of the regulations, which I think we will probably do. LAM: Can you tell us a little bit about Cavendish?

Landscape 106

Landscape Transportation Education Management 106

Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 14, 2024

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.

Construction 68

Construction Construction Permits Safety 68

Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 25, 2018

Before starting any new project, it’s important to check with your local governing body to see which types of submittals are necessary to obtain permits and which types of people need to certify those submittals. Furthermore, they will also help coordinate city utilities, road development, and water movement through or around the new build.

Engineering 52

Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Engineering 52

Community Architect

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Several cities received grants to implement their programs. Cities also began painting additional bus and bike lanes to give the new category of "front line workers" a faster or safer trip to work. Throughout the city, nearly thirty corridors have been implemented as a Slow Street. Slow Streets. Check back here for updates.

Transportation 52

Transportation Cities Residential Space 52