Rezoning

Washington

Seattle Releases Draft Rezonings for its 'Urban Villages'

Seattle is planning to add height and density in "urban villages" around the city—part of the growth and affordability goals targeted by previous planning efforts by the city.

June 11, 2017 - The Urbanist

Harlem River

Rezoning Coming to East Harlem

New York City has commenced a Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) in the neighborhood of East Harlem. This would be the second rezoning toward Mayor de Blasio's goal for 15 rezonings.

April 25, 2017 - The Real Deal

Manhattan

To Inspire New Development, New York Rethinking its Shadow-Predicting Formula

The New York Department of City Planning is considering changes to a formula used to model the shadows cast by potential developments as part of its Midtown East rezoning plan.

March 11, 2017 - Crain's New York Business

Theaters

Fits and Starts for New York City's Special Districts

There has been a lot of breaking news originating from both the Garment District and the Theater District in New York City this week.

March 2, 2017 - Crain's New York Business

Boston Neighborhoods Find Controversy Following Residential Zoning Changes

An in-depth look into the political controversies stirred up in the Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain as a result of a proposed, density-adding zoning plan.

February 12, 2017 - The Boston Globe

Grand Central

Rezoning Begins in Earnest in Manhattan's East Midtown

The aspiration for a forthcoming Uniform Land Use Review Procedure for East Midtown Manhattan is nothing short of returning the neighborhood to central business district status.

January 3, 2017 - New York Post

Harlem

East Harlem Rezoning Could Add New Retail to Public Housing Projects

East Harlem Rezoning Could Add New Retail to Public Housing Projects

December 22, 2016 - Crain's New York Business

Kent Ave

The de Blasio Administration Stays Firm on Waterfront Rezonings

Despite its ambitious housing targets, the de Blasio Administration isn't willing to sacrifice more of its prime industrial spaces, and the jobs they bring, in the name of residential development.

November 15, 2016 - Crain's New York Business

East Harlem

East Harlem Rezoning Could Bring 7,500 New Apartments

Planners released new details of a proposed rezoning on the East Harlem neighborhood in New York City.

November 12, 2016 - New York YIMBY

New York Moves Ahead on New Historic District

The new district may be both preservationist and political.

November 7, 2016 - The Architect's Newspaper

The Bronx

On Deck for de Blasio-Style Rezoning: Jerome Avenue in the Bronx

The de Blasio Administration's next big rezoning push will occur in the southwest Bronx.

September 8, 2016 - New York YIMBY

Seattle

Rezoning Proposed for Seattle's University District

Intended to make the most of a planned light rail station, the city of Seattle has proposed a zoning overhaul for the University District.

June 24, 2016 - The Urbanist

New York City Council Approves Sweeping Zoning Changes

Politico New York reports all the important details on a big day for planning in New York City—as the City Council overwhelmingly approved two controversial zoning changes to help spur the construction of affordable housing.

March 24, 2016 - Politico New York

For Cities, Industrial Land Matters

When the "highest and best use" of city land...isn't.

March 1, 2016 - Shelterforce/Rooflines

Whole Foods

Whole Foods Parking Lot to Replace Wetlands

Sarasota County, Florida, has approved a plan to pave over forested wetlands and build parking for a Whole Foods Market. To compensate, the developer is donating another plot of wetlands to the public.

February 10, 2016 - Quartz

Explained: East New York's Big Zoning Changes

Some residents of East New York argue that mandatory inclusionary zoning and other changes proposed for the neighborhood will only help displace low-income residents.

October 15, 2015 - The Architect's Newspaper

Editorial Calls for the Gentrification of East New York

Unsurprisingly, an editorial titled "Gentrify East New York" provoked a strong response from the public.

September 21, 2015 - Crain's New York Business

High-Rise Approval Secures $220 Million for Grand Central Terminal Improvements

In exchange for the approval to build One Vanderbilt, a 63-story office tower adjacent to Grand Central Terminal, the developer will give the MTA $220 million for upgrades to entrances of the Metro-North Railroad and the terminal's subway entrances.

June 2, 2015 - The New York Times - N.Y. / Region

Planning Trend Watch: Senior Care Facility Requires Controversial Rezoning

A controversial zoning decision paved the way for a large assisted living facility in Alexandria, Virginia. The need for such a drastic measures reflects a growing need to plan for aging populations.

February 18, 2015 - Alexandria Times

Mayor de Blasio Stresses Affordable Housing in State of the City Address

In his State of the City Address on Feb. 3, the New York City mayor made it clear that his overriding priority is affordable housing. He targeted six neighborhoods in all five boroughs where development will be required to include affordable housing.

February 4, 2015 - New York Observer

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