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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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The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development

The Pro Builder

New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction In 2019, the city of Minneapolis took the bold step of eliminating single-family zoning. Between 2017 and 2022, nearly 21,000 new units were permitted in the city. Read more Zoning Government + Policy Affordability Zoning

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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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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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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

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UNR Parking Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Visitors

Construction Daily News

From different types of parking permits to convenient online services, navigating campus parking is easier than ever. Understanding the specific permits required for various campus areas is crucial for anyone looking to park at UNR. Online tools simplify the process of managing parking permits and payments.

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Building for better fire resilience in WUI zones

Construction Specifier

Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. WUI zones are areas of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. Primarily for affordability. Primarily for affordability.