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January 25, 2011 By Stephen Smith

1. Systemic Failure praises Gov. (again) Jerry Brown's efforts to do away with California's redevelopment agencies and "enterprise zones" (there's a euphemism if I've ever heard one), which the author claims promote autocentric development with public funds. He then cites a few examples of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: California, Environment, nyc, parking, rent control, Scarano, Toronto

How to Sidestep FAR Restrictions: Mezzanine Floors

February 24, 2009 By Adam Hengels

Most municipalities use the Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) metric to restrict development within their communities.  F.A.R. is calculated by dividing the total floor area of a building by the area of the site it is built upon.  In achieving planners’ and neighbors’ questionable objective of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: zoning Tagged With: FAR, NY, Scarano, zoning

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