Tag Archives: Housing

The Single-Family Zoning Conundrum
Tagged: Real Estate, Zoning, Housing, Planning, Land Use, Affordable Housing, Single-Family Zoning
By Don Elliott, FAICP Last September I moderated a panel on “The End of Single-Family Zoning” at the APA’s Colorado Planning Conference. In addition to reviewing widespread city and county discussions about whether and where and how to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in single-family zone districts, we discussed several state and municipal initiatives across the

Innovating for Student Housing
Many communities grapple with the challenges of student housing. The planning process can help shape the conversation on responsible solutions to student housing, while regulations can tailor these solutions to the unique needs of each community. This short video explores some of the innovative approaches that Clarion has used while working with our client communities,

Innovating for Missing Middle Housing
As America’s housing affordability crises worsens, “Missing Middle” housing is trending – big time. Over the past three years, Clarion Associates’ planners and code drafters have worked to expand opportunities for Missing Middle housing in communities as diverse as Aurora, Colorado; Bloomington, Indiana; and Henrico County, Virginia. While several popular graphics show Missing Middle housing as a defined

Tiny House Movement Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Zoning
Clarion Associate’s Pete Sullivan has written a short piece to catch you up on tiny houses and zoning regulations. http://www.planetizen.com/node/79421/tiny-house-movement-pushing-boundaries-traditional-zoning