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Oct 20, 2023 · The federal government is sending out a message to municipalities across Canada: it’s time to make some zoning changes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced that his government ...
Jan 17, 2024 · Canada's housing minister is warning that municipalities won't succeed with applications for federal housing accelerator funding unless they are flexible on zoning rules.
Mar 2, 2022 · The following three examples demonstrate how cities across the country are leveraging zoning reform to improve the quality and availability of affordable housing in ways that promote more sustainable forms of land use, improve community resilience to the physical and social risks presented by climate change, and mitigate unequal exposure to ...
Mar 20, 2023 · Advancing zoning reform can create more flexibility in the development process, potentially making projects less expensive and risky. Outdated zoning policies can make projects that aim to support in-demand types of development illegal or difficult, time intensive, and costly to complete.
Mar 20, 2023 · WASHINGTON (March 20, 2023) – A recent report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) details how updating zoning regulations can create more livable and equitable places by increasing housing attainability, reducing carbon emissions, promoting social equity, and improving community health.
Mar 24, 2023 · Zoning changes can accelerate public- and private-sector developments that advance community objectives such as greater sustainability, resilience and inclusivity, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute and Smart Growth America.
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Jun 12, 2019 · Here we explore some innovative zoning and land-use reforms that cities and other local governments are using to improve housing affordability and access to opportunity. Build bigger—and smaller. Many cities are reforming local land-use regulations to build more housing where it is needed most.
