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@Adam_Dallimore@bobbyfijan@hexagraeme We do both, actually! We'll work with the city, nonprofits, community boards, and developers alike. We believe that we should all be able to understand the rules that govern us.
@Adam_Dallimore@GaucherAndrew Oh hi! We modeled NYC, which is the most complex zoning code in the world. But we can do zoning analysis for anyone, anywhere with any parcel. Need help?
Do you know what the "15 minute city" is? It's a concept that rethinks how cities/villages/towns can best function for residents, with all they need within a 15 minute walk. @Propmodo@EnvelopeTech
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Civic tech alert! 📢 @EnvelopeTech developed a fascinating application which visualizes a site's zoning envelope in 3D and presented their findings during #OpenDataWeek. Watch their presentation here: https://t.co/vIAVzWloxD
PSA: The NYC mayoral candidates differ in meaningful ways on land use. @KGforNYC and @RayForMayor take the top spots largely based on their alignment with decades of data and research from experts from @ChanZuckerberg, @McKinsey, @BrookingsMetro, @FurmanCenterNYU.
PSA: The very excellent team at @EnvelopeTech reviewed six mayoral candidates on their land use policy. @KGforNYC and @RayForMayor came out ahead of the pack! Dig in here for specifics.
A New New York: TLDR; How the Would-be Mayors Stack up on Land Use https://t.co/8EmqjxNJyz
Who's planning on attending the #RETCON#Office event this week? Don't miss our session with our CEO @SYSTEP and Colin Kovas from RealPage on Thursday, 5/27 at 2pm ET: https://t.co/43SPh3oZK8
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the policy implications are pretty straight forward: more housing makes cities more affordable and encourages economic integration.
also, the link is below for those interested in checking out the full study!
https://t.co/EVoqP6fX7s
would you look at that, another study showing that building more housing (even market rate housing!) lowers rents
exclusionary zoning is the cause of displacement and rent increases. more housing is the cure
If you’re thinking “Paris was always like this” as you watch this, it DEFINITELY wasn’t. It’s all relatively new, & a direct result of leadership & action around new safe, separated bike infrastructure. Via @LCyclable
It could be new for your city too.