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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Here is an example of the concept of adaptive reuse, the surge in pickleballs popularity, notable examples of temporary installations, and the challenges of zoning, permitting and logistics in creating such facilities. Many cities already struggle with limited green spaces and zoning restrictions for new recreational projects.

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New Law Streamlines San Francisco's Approval Process for Housing

The Pro Builder

New Law Streamlines San Francisco's Approval Process for Housing ibush Thu, 12/21/2023 - 07:03 The Constraints Reduction Legislation aims to speed up the permitting process for the construction of much-needed housing in the city San Francisco is taking steps to streamline its notoriously slow permitting process.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?

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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review. Density In many communities, zoning laws restrict the amount of land that can be used for residential purposes, often in the form of minimum lot sizes or density requirements.

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From Application to Approval: Miami Contractor Licensing Explained

Contractors Liability Blog

Extra Permits for Specific Projects in Miami Some projects in Miami need special permits because of the city’s hurricane risks and environmental factors: Environmental Permits: Projects close to protected zones such as wetlands often need environmental evaluations to lessen their effect.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. This has caused deterioration, including cracks and breaks.

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City of Boise Works to Develop Incentives for Affordable Housing

The Pro Builder

In addition, the new incentives can be combined with affordability bonuses offered in the city’s new zoning code and with federal low-income housing tax credits, allowing developers and policy makers to combine multiple programs and funding sources. “We