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Performance-based zoning: U.S. cities starting to loosen zoning regulations

BD+C

have loosened zoning restrictions in recent years. Cities are opting to use form-based codes, a concept less concerned with the use of buildings and more with their appearance and the way they relate to each other. Regulations Codes and Standards' Driven by New Urbanism, more than two dozen communities in the U.S.

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Growing trend of U.S. cities loosening zoning regulations

BD+C

have loosened zoning restrictions in recent years. Cities are opting to use form-based codes, a concept less concerned with the use of buildings and more with their appearance and the way they relate to each other. Regulations Codes and Standards' Driven by New Urbanism, more than two dozen communities in the U.S.

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Architecture and the Culture Wars

SW Oregon Architect

Even seemingly apolitical concepts like the 15-minute city have become battlegrounds. Urban planning, zoning regulations, and the allocation of resources in a city are inherently political processes that shape the built environment. Misinterpretations fueled by distrust has led to the politicization of mobility in cities.

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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

Existing Site Plan, Newport, RI The concept of ADUs isn’t new in Rhode Island. 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.

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Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment

SW Oregon Architect

Presently, Section 9.2170 of the Eugene Code (Commercial Zone Development Standards) prescribes no minimum front yard setback in the C-2 (Community Commercial) and C-3 (Major Commercial) zones, whereas as amended they would be 5 feet and 3 feet, respectively. The maximum front yard setback would remain unchanged at 15 feet.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

Zoning and Linking. Several landscape architects might suggest creating micro zones within your backyard to designate roles. One of the preliminary concepts of landscaping is to create a flow between the spaces. These interlinked zones could also result in a sense of curiosity and intrigue. Kitchen Garden.

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Towers instead of Pavilions: An entirely different Inner Harbor

Community Architect Daily

His suggested design concept breaks all rules that are currently in place and guided the design of the area since its inception 50 some years ago. The design breaks the current 50' height limit by a factor of 6 or more and introduces residential use to zoning regulations that allow only public and commercial uses.