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We are making all ADU-related city decisions public! If one out of the 150+ cities we track changes its ADU legislation, we include it directly into our newest article --> Nationwide Trends in ADU Regulations Why? Because we are huge fans of ADUs and want to encourage their adoption as much as possible. You can find the link in the comments, but I'll give you the quick overview of our findings: State vs. City States have increasingly used preemption to override local zoning and ensure ADUs are broadly permitted. Over the last 6 months, we saw Californian cities from Santa Ana to Corona to San Diego adapt to SB 1211 and AB 2533, thus eliminating restrictive parking requirements, expanding ADU sizes, and legalizing previously underpermitted units. Another state experiencing change is Arizona with cities like Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, and Scottsdale adjusting their local zoning code to HB 2720, thereby updating setback, density, and design provisions. Zoning Revisions Even without state preemption, cities advocate for more ADUs. We see a widespread push towards: - Broadening Permissible Uses - Simplifying Permitting Processes - New ADU Districts - Increasing Housing Options - Supporting Sustainable Urban Growth - Innovative Variances and Special Permits Also, there's lots of activity in Honolulu, Denver, Richmond, Los Angeles, and Nasvhille. We've included all the data in the article, but if you'd like to have access to the .csv file, comment "ADU" :)

Local Land Use - March Update. This week's article includes a 988 acres annexation, a 612-unit MF project, and a record amount of city-owned lot sales & auctions. Noteworthy decisions: - Attivo Trail Omaha, a 612-unit MF development received a mixed-use district development agreement. Congrats to Haverkamp Group. The project is part Avenue One - a live, work, play neighborhood. - 930 McCarter, Newark, a 25-story high-rise mixed-use tower at the riverfront in Newark was approved for a community benefits agreement. The project, developed by Boraie Development consists of 333 resi units, 20% designated as affordable housing, and 3,750 sqft of ground-floor retail. - 988.81 Acres Annexation by Columbus, OH The story of this week is Record Lot Sales & Auctions of city-owned parcels (since we began tracking in July 2024). Noteworthy mentions: - Chicago, IL - 32 lots sold through ChiBlockBuilder - El Paso, TX - 17 city-owned properties sold in Union Plaze for approximately $9.3M - Houston, Fresno, Riverside, selling a handful of properties each - Hamtramck, MI having a silent auction. Reach out to their city manager, Isabel Allaway, MPA if interested. We analyze every real estate-related decision nationwide and every other week we publish some of the most interesting decisions in our Local Land Use Series. The link to the whole article is below. Congrats to everybody involved: Brent Haverkamp Paul Wilken Jake Englin Chris Lenoir Margaret Bramble Jessica Mortvedt Aaron Vinsel Omar Mansour & everybody I've missed.

5000+ city decisions for the largest 150 cities nationwide. What's the most interesting / society-benefitting analysis I should do? Usually, we work with large nationwide developers, PE firms, or asset managers. We use their investment thesis to find the most relevant decisions or we track specific cities/topics exclusively for them. However, for my future "blog post analyses" I want to focus on topics that benefit people or groups that might not be able to afford ReZone. For example, focusing on the latest affordable housing programs or analyzing all decisions related to ADUs. Instead of just focusing on topics that are interesting to me, I figured I'd be a cool idea to consult my LinkedIn community on what they want to see next. Just put your thoughts in the comments. I'm open to everything :) PS: Included some previous blog articles as inspiration.

Is anybody in my network a city planner? We are currently working on validating a really cool win-win project about transitional properties. I promise you will LOVE IT! Economic development manager, councilmember, etc. works as well as long as you are able to connect us to the planning department. Feel free to comment how to reach you and I'll reach out asap :)

A friend recently said "there's no mixed-use developments in Arizona", so I set out to prove him wrong. Out of 1156 tracked city decisions, 76 were mainly related to mixed-use, walkability, or car-free communities. Noteworthy Projects - Skye Tempe (27-story high-rise in the heart of Tempe) by Lamar Johnson Collaborative - Hawes Crossing (1,100 acre master-planned community in Mesa) by High Street Residential & Lennar - Cosanti Commons (79,200 sqft commerical & 345,000 sqft MF) by High Street Residential - Mesa Royale (high-quality, pedestrian-friendly 89 unit affordable housing) by Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) & Perlman Architects of Arizona - Stonebridge Live/Work (23,148 sqft - integrating residential, office & commerical spaces) - Mixed-use development in Tucson by Central Barrio Development, LLC Citywide Legislation - Adaptive Reuse Amendments to Mesa Zoning Ordinance Mesa introduced the adaptive reuse permits, which allow conversions without requiring conditional use permits, rezonings, or public hearings. ~10% of all commerical, industrial, and office buildings in Mesa, AZ are elegible for redevelopment under Ordinance No. 5904. Could there be more? Of course. However, there's certainly more than none :) Congrats to everybody involved in these projects: Ben Graff Sarah Prince Pew and Lake Quarles & Brady LLP Nicholas Wood Snell & Wilmer Brian Benedict Katie Posler PS: While already completed, Ryan Johnson from Culdesac doing some fantastic work in AZ as well! PS2: Find the full article in the comments below.

How do Annexations Shape Modern Cities? We analyzed all annexations in the 100 largest cities and uncovered five major trends in the last 6 months: 1. Residential Growth & Housing Demand Whether SFR subdivisions, multifamily communities, or affordable housing initiatives, most cities focus on expanding their boundaries for the development of housing. 2. Growth-focused Infrastructure Partnerships There's a recurring trend of partnering with utility districts to fund and manage infrastructure in newly annexed areas. 3. Industrial & Commerical Megasites Industrial sites can often be unpleasant. However, they provide job opportunities and are crucial for a city’s financial well-being. That’s why cities usually place them around the edges and create buffer zones between large industrial/commercial sites and residential zones. But what happens when a city runs out of space? Annexations. 4. Realigning Jursidictions and Extraterritorial Releases Sometimes annexations (or disannexations) have nothing to do with new development. Sometimes a city simply wants to clarify confusing boundaries or respond to evolving state laws on ETJ releases. 5. Environmental and Watershed Considerations With the most recent catastrophes, it's interesting to see annexations that relate to floodplains, water resources, and watershed protection. It allows the city to enforce stricter regulations and manage flood risks and water quality. The full article is linked in the comments.

We've analyzed 3,140 real estate-related city decisions over the last three months. Check out the most interesting decisions in the recent Thesis Driven letter by Brad Hargreaves. Quick overview: - A new city? - NY says yes, mostly - Inclusionary zoning in Anaheim, CA - Office Stimulus in San Jose, CA - ADUs are becoming even more popular And finally, we've found some of the largest projects: - VAI Resort in Glendale, AZ - Flint Development is building an industrial park spanning nearly 2M sqft in Jacksonville, FL - Mack Real Estate Group is building what can only be described as a new city spanning roughly 2,300 acres near the new TSMC semiconductor facility in Phoenix, AZ You can find the link to the article in the comments :)

What types of infrastructure are US cities building? ReZone has analyzed 3140 city decisions in the last 90 days and identified 5 major trends: 1. Embracing of Special District Financing 2. Creative Use of Surplus Land 3. Stadium & Venues as Anchors 4. Water management 5. Transit & Complete Streets In our newest letter, we cover everything from Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), oversized mains & reservoirs, to a new Soccer Stadium in Orlando. You can find the link to our nationwide analysis of infrastructure development in the comments. #Infrastructure #UrbanDevelopment #CityPlanning #EconomicDevelopment #Sustainability #RealEstate #Construction #PublicPolicy #Transit #WaterManagement

How do Major U.S. cities tackle affordable housing? ReZone analyzed thousands of real estate-related city council decisions in the 100 largest cities (by population) to understand their involvement in solving the affordability crisis. Here's what we learned: The affordability crisis is real and it affects every area in America. Different cities deal with their local challenges differently. Their methods vary based on regional real estate conditions, available funding mechanisms, political priorities, and community needs. However, it is encouraging to see many unique, innovative, and forward-thinking policy changes being passed across the most influential cities in America. Here's a sneak peak into a handful of the most popular decisions: ? Tax Exemptions (PILOT programs, property tax exemptions, tax increment financing) ? Public-Private Financing Models (HOME, CDBG, ARPA, LIHTC, Housing Trust Fund, Mortgage Revenue Bonds) ? City Land Releases ? Urban Renewal Plans ? Zoning Changes / Final Plats (general affordability requirements, special use districts, upzoning criteria) ? Homebuyer Assistance Programs ReZone is primarily focused on developers, investors, and real estate professionals, but if you are a policy maker, researcher, or academic and would like to analyze our data, we would love to connect. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqDZyfnt

ReZone is introducing a 30-days Free Trial! Get access to all real estate-related city council decisions of the largest 60 cities nationwide. Sorted by date & city. Categorized into one of our 11 categories: ? Spot Rezoning ? Area Rezoning ? Economic Development Incentives ? Land Use Planning ? Infrastructure Development ? Zoning Code Modification ? Project Amendments ? Final Plat ? Annexation ? Affordable Housing ? City Properties Test ReZone today! Link in the comments.