Brandon Donnelly

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Somebody on Twitter responded to my recent post about inclusionary zoning and asked: Aren’t all the upzonings that the City is already doing a kind of density bonus? ” Why does there need to be any other sort of subsidy in order to mitigate the economic impacts of inclusionary zoning? Here’s a specific example.

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone Building, Chinese Commercial Architecture, Design Images. Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone. Creating a High-Tech Hub at Wenzhou Innovaland Start-Up Zone. Aerial view of the start-up zone: Images by Aedas. Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone, Zhejiang province, China. 8 November 2022.

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Brandon Donnelly

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Colliers recently hosted a webinar about inclusionary zoning here in Toronto. I was going through them this morning and I came across this chart from NBLC : What you are seeing here is a comparison between a typical market development before IZ and a development after IZ. Otherwise, no development will take place.

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Archinect

APRIL 8, 2022

” That means that a significant amount of the new residential development must occur in “well-resourced” neighborhoods where discrimination and zoning rules have historically combined to keep out newcomers and new buildings.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

IESEC campus stands in the university zone of Saltillo in Mexico Architectural studio dellekamp schleich designs IESEC University‘s new campus in Mexico aiming for interaction between applied arts and technical learning.

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Archinect

MAY 31, 2022

The developer of a controversial Harlem complex that would have brought 915 new apartments to an underutilized stretch of 145th Street — half of which would have been income restricted — has scuttled the plan ahead of a subcommittee vote on the project Tuesday morning.

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Architizer

JANUARY 15, 2024

A sustainable process, in turn, facilitates the development of thoughtfully planned, walkable communities that emphasize economic resilience, social inclusiveness and environmental conservation. From a social standpoint, community engagement plays a crucial role in ensuring that developments align with the needs and desires of the residents.

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e-architect

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In recent times, the traditional retail centre of Oxford Street has been in decline in the face of competition from new shopping malls, with many vacant shops, and is in need of revitalisation and destination developments to draw people back to the area. The site presented many streetscape challenges.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The start-up zone integrates technology, financial, wellness and education, creating a mixed-use innovative hub in Wenzhou. Embraced by adequate mountains and rivers, an ecological belt is designed around the zone with a spectacular landscape view. Image © Aedas. Source by Aedas. Image © Aedas. Image © Aedas.

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Brandon Donnelly

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When I was living in Philadelphia as a graduate student, new development was seen as a bit of a gift. I remember developers telling me that it costs the same to build in Philly as it does in New York, except that the rents are obviously a fraction in the former relative to the latter. So it was tough to make projects pencil.

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Brandon Donnelly

APRIL 13, 2022

The big news this week for Toronto city builders is that the city has put forward a proposal to substantially increase development charges. But with the above increase and with the introduction of policies like inclusionary zoning, I am sure that the number is higher today. These are easy fees to hide.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Consider the possibilities of expanding underground development to encompass a broader range of building typologies. Numerous countries across the globe are actively venturing into underground development beyond transportation and utility infrastructure. Completed in 2018, the bicycle parking accommodates over 13,500 bikes.

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Brandon Donnelly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It is very disappointing to hear that Paul Calandra — Ontario’s new Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing — is talking about “use-it-or-lose-it” zoning policies and that mayors are coming out in support of it. This is a terrible idea. This current market environment is a perfect example.

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Brandon Donnelly

JANUARY 27, 2023

And part of the reason for this — according to this inclusionary zoning review committee — is as follows: Of all 40 scenarios, only four, all of them ownership-based, penciled out while satisfying the inclusionary program. Multiple development experts who reviewed the analysis for The Chronicle said it appeared to be well done.

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Brandon Donnelly

JULY 6, 2022

Mechanisms like rent control and inclusionary zoning might seem like obvious solutions. Just cap rents and force developers to build affordable housing. This is similar to what we have seen with policies like inclusionary zoning. This pro forma will then tell you that your new rental development is infeasible.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Part of the wider Toranomon Hills development, the mixed-use tower will reach 873 feet in height, and will hold offices, commercial spaces, hotels, and an interactive events facility named TOKYO NODE. Image credit: OMA NY / Mori Building Co.,

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Brandon Donnelly

JULY 2, 2022

The headline sounds pretty promising: San Francisco is on the verge of abolishing single-family zoning , and will soon allow 4-plexes across the city and up to 6 units on corner lots. It is also clear recognition that, “hey, we have a housing problem and should probably figure out a way to increase overall supply.”

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Archinect

MAY 5, 2024

Rooted in market dynamics, these structures often materialize solely on the foundation of the owner's trust in the developer, leaving architects with a limited role in these ongoing developments. "5+1 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend.

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Brandon Donnelly

JANUARY 15, 2022

In 2018, the Utah State Legislature passed a bill creating a new land authority to guide the future development of 600 acres of state-owned land in Draper, Utah (just south of Salt Lake City). In this case, the plan is to create car free zones (or limited vehicle zones) across the various centers of the development.

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Archinect

APRIL 28, 2023

The framework SWA developed in unison with Kellenberg Studio calls for a five-zone subdivision of the site. A central “Heart of the Park” zone completes the spatial design, featuring the 12,000-seat Great Park Amphitheater, a farm, and a three-tiered, 22-acre system of small lakes.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Promotion: the City of Copenhagen is transforming the Danish capital's harbour into a vibrant public space with recreational activities and residential developments. The development will also provide space for events, introduce nature to the site and make the area cleaner and friendlier. Image by Daniel Rasmussen.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Led by Aedas Executive Director Fiona Chen and Founder and Global Principal Designer Keith Griffiths, Aedas joint venture with Southwest Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute of China won the design competition for Zhuhai North Area Water Purification Plant Phase II and Sports Centre in the High-tech Zone.

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2023

The device filters out allergens such as pet dander Respiray created the device as a follow-up to the wearable air purifier, which the company developed to provide protection from airborne viruses during the coronavirus pandemic. The post Respiray develops air-purifying collar for allergy sufferers appeared first on Dezeen.

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Brandon Donnelly

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Back in 2017, Portland, Oregon enacted new inclusionary zoning policies mandating that all new residential projects with 20 or more units must deliver a specified amount of affordable housing. Developers rushed to get new applications onto the books and then there was a drop off in new housing supply.

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Brandon Donnelly

JANUARY 26, 2023

Rather than being the neighborhood bulletin board, Nextdoors around the country are looking more like the local zoning commission hearing. Housing debate is no stranger to social media, but in the case of Nextdoor, the audience gets focused down to the scale of a neighborhood. And that clearly changes things.

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Bustler

AUGUST 2, 2023

Look below for the latest curated picks of challenges listed on Bustler.

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RMJM Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The design develops an environment that provides employees with a great space to work, think, and collaborate all in line with the quality of life objectives under Vision 2030.” Robin Brown, Chief Executive Officer of RMJM, said: “We are honored to be working on the Forum office precinct in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City.

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BD+C

APRIL 7, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created the designation “Opportunity Zone,” for which the Internal Revenue Service will allow tax advantages for certain investments in lower-income areas when an Opportunity Fund invests more than 90% of its assets in a zoned property.

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Brandon Donnelly

APRIL 1, 2022

This Twitter thread by UC Davis Law Professor, Chris Elmendorf, is a good reminder that there can be a meaningful difference between actual completed homes and zoned land that might one day becoming new housing. Based on this, the 22,000 new homes figure is probably closer to 0 new homes.

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Archinect

JANUARY 11, 2024

HENN’s Innovation Center for Medical Devices (IHM·GBA) is located in the heart of Guangzhou’s thriving international Bio Island, a dedicated zone for the development of biomedical research and technology.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

” Among the responsibilities for the role are conducting “thorough research on site conditions, historical context, local ecology, and zoning regulations,” and developing design proposals incorporating sustainable materials, technologies, and living species. Bilbao's Abandoibarra Master Plan by Balmori Associates.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The second most valuable company in the world, Amazon has been gobbling up space throughout the southeast corner of the city, taking advantage of zoning meant to preserve blue-collar jobs in a market in which housing and office space have typically generated higher revenues.

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Architizer

JANUARY 17, 2023

Aedas designs the iconic gateway to China’s Greater Bay Area, the Huanggang Port New Development Project in collaboration with Shenzhen CAPOL International & Associates Co., The post Huanggang Port New Development // Aedas appeared first on Journal. Project Status: Under Construction.

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Archinect

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Erdberger Mais area in Vienna's third district is currently one of the largest urban development zones in the city. BEHF Architects were commissioned to develop not only a masterplan for the area but also to create a high-quality residential tower.

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Brandon Donnelly

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In the wake of Bill 23 , there has been a lot of discussion and concern around development charges and parkland dedication revenues. But I do think it is important to consider two important facts when it comes to things like development charges. Here is one such example: New sections 4.1, ” Hmm. We should talk about this.

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Community Architect Daily

APRIL 1, 2022

Therefore, the news that MDOT plans to convert one of its parking lots to a "town center" and has selected a local development team is good news. The area is a large parcel of land adjacent to a Reisterstown Plaza Metro Station located at 6300 Wabash Avenue in Baltimore City, ideal for a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).

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e-architect

MAY 25, 2023

Developed by CR Land, the project covers 6.18 The overall development totals more than 500,000 square meters and includes three office towers, a five-star hotel tower, an apartment tower, and a terraced retail complex. The Qianhai district was conceived as an experimental development to help foster growth of the financial industry.

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