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. Let’s connect.

Finances 52

Finances Regulation Zoning Real Estate 52

Community Architect

APRIL 20, 2024

A public space is meant to be there "in perpetuity" (Baltimore city charter) whereas retail and restaurants have the shortest shelf life in real estate, much shorter than museums or exhibits which are more commonly inserted into public open spaces. One has to do with longevity. Some had seen decline coming.

Contract 111

Contract Development Developer Cities 111

Community Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In most cases civil engineers are the ones that prepare the documents for site plan review at the jurisdiction that issues the entitlements and permits for development. Wetlands, stream buffers, tidal zones, flood-plains and steep slopes are off-limit for a variety of federal, state and local rules.

Development 52

Development Developer Civil Engineering Regulation 52