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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

BD+C

How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:52 Adaptive Reuse Gresham Smith demonstrates the opportunities of adaptive reuse, specifically reusing empty big-box retail and malls, many of which sit unused or underutilized across the country. Utilize existing infrastructure.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

The Korte Company

As factories got bigger and the consequences of their pollution more noticeable, municipalities adopted zoning statutes that kept residential sectors segregated from industrial districts. First, mixed-use developments allow for the consolidation of infrastructure as opposed to designing and building independent systems.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Florida’s infrastructure, talent and business tax policies continually ranked among the nation’s best. In fact, Florida’s infrastructure is ranked #1 in America.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Available infrastructure and utilities. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Exceptional access, infrastructure and walkable amenities.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Designing a pedestrian-focused city in downtown Phoenix

BD+C

While that’s true, I believe there are so many factors that impact a city’s walkability including housing demand, density, local zoning code decisions, manageable distances, forward thinking developments, and diverse communities. Zoning Code – Sustainability Bonus Credits Walkable cities benefit from a pedestrian-first zoning code.

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