Legalizing New Urbanism

Some states ease laws to allow traditional neighborhood development.

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October 25, 2005, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Attempts to build more â€œmixed useâ€ neighborhood and town center developments often hit a very large wall: They are illegal. Across much of the United States, such seemingly common-sense designs are often stopped cold by rigid zoning codes that were enacted in the mid-1950s. Now proponents of New Urbanism are trying to cut through those outdated laws and zoning codes and clear the way for smarter development. And they are having success.

Thanks to Keith Schneider

FULL STORY: Legalizing New Urbanism

Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in Michigan Land Use Institute

Community / Economic Development United States

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