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Cracking the Housing Affordability Nut

SW Oregon Architect

For one, Euclidean land-use regulations historically downzoned urban areas, effectively banning multifamily housing while promoting suburban sprawl. The type is a compelling alternative to the “5-over-1” model so prevalent for multifamily developments in the U.S. That’s hardly the case today. There are several reasons for this.

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments

BD+C

7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. Forty years ago, the options available to aging adults needing care and a supportive environment were few. In the U.S.,

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

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.

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The California Coastal Commission

Santa Cruz Architect

The Commission’s mission is “To protect, conserve, restore, and enhance the environment of the California coastline” The Commission was established in 1972 by voter initiative via Proposition 20, initiated in part in response to the controversy surrounding the development of Sea Ranch, a planned coastal community in Sonoma County.

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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

A4 Architects

.” 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.

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Time to Abandon the Scorched Earth Approach in Subdivision Development

Community Architect

In the eight years between 2002 and 2010 15,000 square miles of open space were developed and paved over in the US. Unlike forests that burn, land that was developed usually doesn't come back. Given the magnitude of this land consumption, one would expect that utmost attention is given to how the land slated for development is treated.

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Micro-Housing: Which Architects Get It Right, and Why the Tiny House Movement Is Going Mainstream

Architizer

However, these efforts bring interesting uses of space and an inventive approach to designing living environments. The Positive Environmental Impact of Living Small Occupying less space can reduce energy and goods consumption significantly and keep carbon footprint at a low, impacting the environment minimally.

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