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9. NEIGHBORHOOD AND POLITICAL INFLUENCE
Neighborhood organizations and local elected officials have a substantial impact on entitlements and permitting, particularly in urbanized communities. Some cities give neighborhoods more power to preserve historical buildings and infrastructure, while others rely on community leaders (neighborhood organization leaders, planning area leaders), appointed bodies (planning commission), and/or elected officials (city council) to help guide development and urban-planning policy.
It’s essential to know who is voting on an individual project or influencing it, and develop a communication and outreach strategy with those decision-leaders. One truism in development is that all land use is political, and all politics is local. You never want a local leader or elected official to read or hear about a project in the local media before they FIRST hear about it from you.
10. PARKING
Parking is an important consideration in development projects. Depending on your jurisdiction, there may exist both a maximum and a minimum parking requirement. additional accessory requirements may include screening measures, parking for electric vehicles (vehicle-charging stations), and bicycle parking. It is not unusual for parking reductions to be available in certain geographic areas, like central business districts, universities, or those areas well-served by public transit. Parking should also consider off-street loading and unloading areas, which can be utilized by transportation network companies like Uber or Lyft to safely pick up and drop off passengers. These areas may also be used for deliveries or moving vehicles, or valet service.
We’ve Seen It All.
WGI’s team of local experts have seen it all. Whether it’s local land use and zoning ordinances, environmental regulations and requirements, drainage and water quality considerations, utilities, or any of the many hurdles you will likely face during the land development process, you can count on our team to be there when you need help navigating it all.
Remember, zoning, access points, and utility entitlements can vary lot by lot, so be sure to contact our team today before you start your next project!
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