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American Planning Association publishes policy guide to address inequalities in zoning

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The American Planning Association (APA) has released a policy guide titled ‘Equity in Zoning’ which advocates for planning-led zoning reforms that can dismantle discriminatory barriers. ” Related on Archinect: Researchers call for dismantling of 'racist infrastructure' to improve U.S.

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New York City unveils major zoning overhaul to boost housing stock

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The proposed town center “main streets” zoning updates could spur new residential development along commercial corridors.

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Luxe Zone Owner’s Block / WE LIVE ARCHITECTS

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The project is located in Block B of Luxe Zone, where two setback podiums of 2 towers form a relatively enclosed commercial area. Completed in 2023 in Chengdu, China. Images by Arch-Exist. Similar to other.

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Thailand's all(zone) will create the 2022 MPavilion

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Innovative Thai practice all(zone) has been named the winner of Australia’s coveted annual MPavilion commission, now in its ninth iteration coming out of a two-year pandemic hiatus. ” all(zone)'s MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Image courtesy The Naomi Milgrom Foundation.

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all(zone)'s 2022 MPavilion opens to the public featuring an 'ingenious canopy'

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Designed by Thailand-based practice all(zone) , the scheme is defined by an “ingenious canopy” comprising three fabric , tensile layers. The 2022 MPavilion has officially opened in Melbourne, Australia.

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all(zone) will push new material boundaries in the ninth MPavilion

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Two months after being named the designer of the prestigious annual MPavilion commission in Melbourne, Australia, Thailand-based practice all(zone) has revealed an experimental concept featuring a mixture of materials and forms they claim are previously unseen in the country's architectural history.

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Town over gown: Local zoning holdups could be preventing the expansion of America’s elite colleges and universities

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[The] quintessential local issue of zoning squabbles ends up generating a national scarcity of elite college admissions slots, fueling zero-sum competition and ultimately reducing America’s ability to increase global “exports” of its best-in-class high-end higher education product.

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