Development
11 articles
Damen Silos owner violated city code with unauthorized parking lot
On June 18, city inspectors discovered the historic 23-acre Damen Silos site had been paved over, now operating as an unauthorized parking lot.
Downtown's Future: Charm vs. Development's Contentious Path
In Chico, California, a city council meeting on a downtown revitalization project drew around 200 people.
Avondale City Council Approves New Rental Complex
Get ready, Avondale! Rents for the newly approved rental complex, featuring townhomes and apartments, are set to start at an eye-watering $6,000, according to Block Club Chicago .
How to Rezone a Property or Neighborhood: A Complete Guide
To change a property's zoning classification, applicants must personally invite owners and tenants of all parcels within 500 feet to a neighborhood meeting, a single step in a process that can
Chicago Panel Approves $200M Public Funding for Foundry Park
Developers of Foundry Park, a megadevelopment on Chicago's former Lincoln Yards site, are set to receive over $200 million in public funding for infrastructure.
What Are Community Development Districts and Their Property Value Impact?
In 2026, homeowners in numerous new residential developments across the region are discovering they are financially obligated to cover infrastructure costs for decades, a burden often spanning up to 3
What Are Local Zoning Ordinances and How Do They Shape Neighborhoods?
In 2023, the City of Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) began permitting duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, along with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), in all residential zones without
What is the impact of local zoning boards on development?
In Louisville, Kentucky, approximately 83% of rezoning applications received final approval from legislative bodies between 2010 and 2020, with only 4% being rejected, according to Jameshoward .
Ascension Parish Events Calendar Features Jambalaya Festival May 21-24
This May, the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival draws thousands to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, a vibrant Memorial Day weekend tradition from May 21-24, according to Jambalayafestival .
The Struggle to Preserve Local History
The demolition of a preserved schoolhouse erased a tangible part of the African-American community's history.
What Are Common Types of Local Zoning Classifications?
In Kansas City, a single-family home might fall under an R-80, R-7.