Stamford, Connecticut's Downtown Special Services District knew that their zoning was causing needless delays and roadblocks to development. They hired the Regional Plan Association to do something about it.
"Developers have complained of difficulty in navigating the process, which often involves special exceptions and amendments to current regulations, DSSD President Sandra Goldstein said Tuesday night in a presentation before planning and zoning board members.
"We realized, as did the Urban Redevelopment Commission, that there were more planning and zoning exceptions to our zoning regulations than straight applications," said Goldstein, whose agency is a special taxing district that promotes downtown businesses and services. "Developers were at a loss about what zoning was for the downtown.""
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Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
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Denver's New High-Rise Integrates Vertical Canyon in Architectural Design
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California E-Bike Rebate Program Launches — Again
After a series of fits and starts, CARB says the program will begin accepting applications this month.
Analysis: Localized Upzoning Less Effective
Changing zoning rules for a small number of parcels can increase land values and housing costs without boosting the housing supply.
Amtrak Breaks Ridership Record in FY 2024
More Americans than ever rode the rails last year, also bringing the agency its highest ticket revenue.
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