Neighborhood Development
8 articles
What Is the Role of Community Centers in Neighborhood Development?
91 percent of Americans agree that easy access to low-/no-cost fitness and educational opportunities at their local recreation or community center enhances their community, according to NRPA .
How to Start a Community Garden in Urban Areas
Between 2012 and 2018, the number of community gardens in the 100 largest U.
What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Impact Neighborhoods?
In the New York City metro region, current residential zoning allows for less than half (45%) of the housing needed by 2040, creating a deficit of approximately 680,000 units, according to Zoning Atla
What Is Zoning and How Does It Shape Neighborhood Development?
In San Francisco, zoning laws once dictated that only members of the immediate family one generation out could live together, with the sole exception of live-in servants.
How Zoning Boards Shape Neighborhood Development and Property Values
In 36 states, rising zoning regulations are directly associated with an increase in real average home prices, often making housing less accessible for many.
How to Improve Resident Engagement in Neighborhood Development
Despite 19.1% of residents expressing concerns about higher living costs due to neighborhood development, over half (50.7%) still supported neighborhood changes for active living opportunities, even i
What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Shape Neighborhoods?
In 2016, a house in Sydney valued at $1.
What is the Role of Local Zoning Boards in Neighborhood Development?
In 2026, local zoning boards hold immense power to approve or deny new housing and preserve wetlands.