- Zoning Reform
Push for municipalities in the United States to move towards Japanese style maximum nuisance zoning.
Push for municipalities in the United States to move towards Japanese style maximum nuisance zoning.
Tokyo's zoning allows people to much more easily start businesses out of their homes. They don't have "big store only" zoning, but "anything up to big store" zoning. Maximum use, but not minimum.
That means that, in addition to the relatively cheap housing, they can have a space be dual purpose.
That means that, in addition to the relatively cheap housing, they can have a space be dual purpose.
Japanese zoning
This articles is a follow-up of this one about standard zoning practices in North America. It is advised to read the previous article to b...
urbankchoze.blogspot.com
November 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
- Zoning Reform
Push for municipalities in the United States to move towards Japanese style maximum nuisance zoning.
Push for municipalities in the United States to move towards Japanese style maximum nuisance zoning.
Hey, Pittsburgh scrapped parking minimums! Good job, Pittsburgh!
5 things to know about Pittsburgh zoning package approved this week
A massive zoning package passed Tuesday by Pittsburgh City Council has generated heated arguments while undergoing significant revisions and years of debate. The zoning package has been one of the mos...
triblive.com
November 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Hey, Pittsburgh scrapped parking minimums! Good job, Pittsburgh!
Daily bunny no.3494 studies local zoning laws
November 6, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Daily bunny no.3494 studies local zoning laws
National version of MoCo's Housing Production Fund but with federal zoning/permitting preemption, let's go
November 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
National version of MoCo's Housing Production Fund but with federal zoning/permitting preemption, let's go
Federal preemption of local zoning WHEN
Tying federal dollars for roads to local zoning reforms WHEN
Tying federal dollars for roads to local zoning reforms WHEN
November 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Federal preemption of local zoning WHEN
Tying federal dollars for roads to local zoning reforms WHEN
Tying federal dollars for roads to local zoning reforms WHEN
Nithya Raman, the newly elected member of Los Angeles City Council, is an urban planner with fresh ideas about housing, transportation, zoning, and cities.
Now That an Urban Planner Is on the City Council, Can She Help Fix Los Angeles?
Nithya Raman, the newly elected member of Los Angeles City Council, is an urban planner with fresh ideas about housing, transportation, zoning, and cities.
www.curbed.com
November 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Nithya Raman, the newly elected member of Los Angeles City Council, is an urban planner with fresh ideas about housing, transportation, zoning, and cities.
Beautiful tiny twink zoning out while fulfilling his purpose in life.
November 7, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Beautiful tiny twink zoning out while fulfilling his purpose in life.
just zoning out at home :3
November 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
just zoning out at home :3
Zoning is another jewel of the progressive era. It has done much worse.
the initiative process was one of the great jewels of the Progressive Era. during my lifetime it has almost exclusively been used for idiot bullshit
Why is California proposition literally either
A. Raises income tax by 0.2% to fund one guy's pet project
B. Provide a living stipend for orphans [billionaires spend $300 million opposing]
C. Loophole written in a Klingon that you should most definitely vote no to
A. Raises income tax by 0.2% to fund one guy's pet project
B. Provide a living stipend for orphans [billionaires spend $300 million opposing]
C. Loophole written in a Klingon that you should most definitely vote no to
November 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Zoning is another jewel of the progressive era. It has done much worse.
Eight units was the compromise.
Did you know that the initial draft of Edmonton's zoning bylaw had no unit cap?
Council has compromised over and over again on the zoning bylaw. For a full zoning bylaw timeline review, read our latest blog post. 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/zoning-...
#yegcc
Did you know that the initial draft of Edmonton's zoning bylaw had no unit cap?
Council has compromised over and over again on the zoning bylaw. For a full zoning bylaw timeline review, read our latest blog post. 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/zoning-...
#yegcc
Edmonton's New Zoning Bylaw: The Full Timeline
www.growtogetheryeg.com
November 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Eight units was the compromise.
Did you know that the initial draft of Edmonton's zoning bylaw had no unit cap?
Council has compromised over and over again on the zoning bylaw. For a full zoning bylaw timeline review, read our latest blog post. 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/zoning-...
#yegcc
Did you know that the initial draft of Edmonton's zoning bylaw had no unit cap?
Council has compromised over and over again on the zoning bylaw. For a full zoning bylaw timeline review, read our latest blog post. 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/zoning-...
#yegcc
We really should be talking more about Tacoma.
What's happening there?
-zoning changes that are actually producing results
-public works investments via a new streets levy
-best-in-state renter protections passed this week
-funding public transit
-eliminating parking mandates
What's happening there?
-zoning changes that are actually producing results
-public works investments via a new streets levy
-best-in-state renter protections passed this week
-funding public transit
-eliminating parking mandates
You know a Puget Sound city that reminds me of Pittsburgh? Tacoma.
Hey, Pittsburgh scrapped parking minimums! Good job, Pittsburgh!
November 7, 2026 at 1:20 AM
We really should be talking more about Tacoma.
What's happening there?
-zoning changes that are actually producing results
-public works investments via a new streets levy
-best-in-state renter protections passed this week
-funding public transit
-eliminating parking mandates
What's happening there?
-zoning changes that are actually producing results
-public works investments via a new streets levy
-best-in-state renter protections passed this week
-funding public transit
-eliminating parking mandates
Mamdani, do zoning next.
The NIMBYs are crying on Instagram that New Yorkers gave up their community input tonight, and look guys that’s why we have elections. Community Boards are a democratic farce.
November 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Mamdani, do zoning next.
Actually, the planned development height trigger is 75-80 feet for these zoning districts. Anything taller has to go through a zoning application
November 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Actually, the planned development height trigger is 75-80 feet for these zoning districts. Anything taller has to go through a zoning application
Weekend reading: a journal article about early zoning history in Arlington and Lexington.
November 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Weekend reading: a journal article about early zoning history in Arlington and Lexington.
Alt text: "a mole wearing a baby-blue hat gestures wildly, explaining some minutiae of zoning that moles know."
😂
😂
November 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Alt text: "a mole wearing a baby-blue hat gestures wildly, explaining some minutiae of zoning that moles know."
😂
😂
Hospitals and grocery stores and hardware stores no matter the zoning restrictions so people can walk to their basic needs
November 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Hospitals and grocery stores and hardware stores no matter the zoning restrictions so people can walk to their basic needs
Milwaukie is getting mixed-use zoning!!!!
No cap, Oregon City, Milwaukie and West Linn will soon all be led by mayors under 30.
Clackamas County is giving peak Gen Z mayor vibes
Three Clackamas County cities are about to be led by mayors under 30.
www.opb.org
November 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Milwaukie is getting mixed-use zoning!!!!
i think thats called... zoning out
November 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
i think thats called... zoning out
In this house we stan zoning moles
November 6, 2026 at 5:45 AM
In this house we stan zoning moles
Bored at work? Zoning out may be for you.
November 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Bored at work? Zoning out may be for you.
This exact setup is becoming more and more common for new build on the north side.
Must make the numbers work within existing zoning/building codes.
Must make the numbers work within existing zoning/building codes.
Four stories, five homes, two rooftop decks. A $950K masonry building is planned in Lincoln Park at Ashland & Wrightwood, with a finished basement, rear patios and a detached 5-car garage with its own rooftop deck. buff.ly/Na0wi2v
Chicago Cityscape - New construction building permit at 2624 N Ashland Ave - Permit #101078137
New construction building permit issued for 2624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, on October 30, 2026: Self-cert project. 2019... See the fees, contractors, and map.
buff.ly
November 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
This exact setup is becoming more and more common for new build on the north side.
Must make the numbers work within existing zoning/building codes.
Must make the numbers work within existing zoning/building codes.
I do weird things when I'm bored and zoning out, which includes making this lazy lazy graphic
November 5, 2026 at 3:47 AM
I do weird things when I'm bored and zoning out, which includes making this lazy lazy graphic
he’s zoning out in that last frame
November 7, 2026 at 7:21 AM
he’s zoning out in that last frame
Me: maybe I can start working on the next BCI today :)
Also me: *lies on the couch zoning out for three hours*
Also me: *lies on the couch zoning out for three hours*
November 6, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Me: maybe I can start working on the next BCI today :)
Also me: *lies on the couch zoning out for three hours*
Also me: *lies on the couch zoning out for three hours*