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Mandates that fall only on multifamily development

November 29, 2010 By Stephen Smith

So I'm reading a PlanPhilly article about a proposal to mandate half-baths on the ground level and front doors without steps for new residential units ("visitability," they call it), and while I don't think that it's a bright idea to begin with, this part struck me as particularly dumb, albeit very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: density, disability, inclusionary zoning

Your consolation link list

November 2, 2010 By Stephen Smith

Apologies to everyone for the light posting – over the next few weeks I may be a bit busy with job and internship applications (any suggestions for work or job offers would be very much appreciated!), but hopefully I'll still be able to put up a few posts a week. But for now, all you get is this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: conservatism, disability, gentrification, Los Angeles, nyc, parking, portland, Randal O'Toole, Southeast Asia, transit-oriented development, Vancouver

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