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Planners remain poised to be champions of change when it comes to zoning reform. Rethinking zoning can come in a variety of ways — from eliminating parking minimums to permitting accessory dwelling units. Each community is unique and should determine what reforms work best for them. Check out the variety of ways APA and its partners are working to advance zoning reform. Dive into zoning reform at next month's Policy and Advocacy Conference and how federal legislation can help bolster local efforts. |
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RELATED: Hear from subject matter experts on zoning reform and federal impacts at the online 2022 Policy and Advocacy Conference, September 28–29. The conference is for everyone and welcomes participants at every level of familiarity and experience with legislation. Register by September 6 and save! CM |
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Housing
47 states and counting
Housing underproduction is not just a coastal issue. Underproduction of housing units now impacts 47 states and Washington, D.C., according to the latest report from Up for Growth, sponsored by APA. Passage of federal legislation such as the Housing Supply and Affordability Act can support local zoning reforms to ease the housing crisis. |
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Zoning
Beyond single-family zoning
What other development regulations can encourage a variety of forms and patterns of housing? Some options might include accessory use standards, dimensional standards, and building codes that can help spur opportunities to build missing middle housing in this Zoning Practice.
New subscribers can get a one-year subscription to Zoning Practice for just $47. |
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Parking Reforms
Five lessons from eliminating parking minimums
Reducing parking minimums is one type of zoning reform. Some communities look to eliminate parking minimums to boost economic development and others to decrease housing costs. Get five tips from Sandpoint, Idaho, that recently passed a series of parking reforms for their own downtown. |
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Ethics
New AICP Ethics Officer named
Ralph Willmer, FAICP, will serve as the new AICP Ethics Officer following the retirement of Jim Peters. The AICP Ethics Officer plays a vital role in upholding and enforcing the AICP Code of Ethics. |
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