Library asks city for support Jun 27, 2008
The council recently approved design guidelines for the redevelopment area wedged between Poplar Street and downtown. Natrona County residents have never approved a temporary sixth cent sales tax for capital campaigns, but Nelson said this one could be different. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Village design guideline workshop Monday Jun 26, 2008
A year later the project still is on-going as the Planning Board, with the help of its consultant, is developing design guidelines to complement the recent bylaw amendments. Angus Jennings of Concord Square Development, the town planning consulting firm that helped draft the village zoning bylaw amendments, has been working on a draft of design guidelines for the village business district ... The design guidelines intend to give applicants a clear understanding of the design objectives of new... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Building a loft in a room with high ceilings Jun 26, 2008
Yes, it would be wise to check with your homeowners association's regulations and design guidelines, if any, to make sure your planned loft is allowed. If the rules forbid such an addition of floor area, better to know before you spend money on the design. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Twin Buttes developers face board Jun 25, 2008
A number of subdivisions - each with its own design guidelines and emphasis on urban and rural living - would branch out from the core village. Tom Darnell of Durango urged consideration of how the development would integrate with downtown Durango and not remain isolated. (Durango Herald)
Windermere resumes talks with downtown developer Jun 19, 2008
In 2004, the council adopted a Planned Unit Development ordinance that established strict design guidelines for the Town Center District and a three-step approval process. A year later, the town celebrated the completion of a major downtown renovation that added brick streets and traffic roundabouts in the downtown area. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Council approves Old Yellowstone changes Jun 18, 2008
The Casper City Council approved for a final time the design guidelines and zoning changes to the Old Yellowstone District, an area nestled between Poplar Street and downtown. The plan, which was initially met by opposition by many business owners, was ultimately passed with little dissension. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Uptown getting more homes Jun 17, 2008
"Our plans are good as a base because they already conform to all the design guidelines and our builders have built them before," says Alexandra Mobley, vice president of Lauderdale Greenlaw LLC, a joint venture of and. Block C, which is bordered by Main, Second, Greenlaw and Saffarans, has larger lots than previous single family homes in Uptown, allowing for the possibility of garages. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Council considers Old Yellowstone zoning changes for final time Jun 17, 2008
The Casper City Council will vote tonight for the final time to change in zoning and design guidelines in the Old Yellowstone District, an area wedged between downtown and Poplar Street. The council has already approved the changes twice. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Your Opinion Jun 15, 2008
The concept behind the matching funds (up to $10,000) for revitalization is based on the Boulevard Design Guidelines which came through the Dept. of Planning and Community Development. The applications are put through a strict review process for qualification. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
RUDAT ideas get generally enthusiastic reception Jun 14, 2008
Pitman, the Albuquerque architect, said she thought Boerne was one of the most walkable cities I ve ever been in, but she said design guidelines still need to be developed to improve connectivity ... In the area of historic preservation, the RUDAT report recommends tax credits for historic properties, developing a historic preservation master plan and developing design guidelines for historic districts. (Boerne Star, TX)
Strong hands for Greenway Jun 13, 2008
The conservancy would also develop design guidelines for memorials or other structures on the Greenway, among other responsibilities. A major problem is that for the purposes of this bill, the "Greenway" only refers to the passive parks, not the three "development" parcels still controlled by the Turnpike Authority, which include plans for museums, performance spaces, and a YMCA. The entire Greenway needs a strong, overarching vision. (Boston Globe)
Council allows billboards Jun 11, 2008
The council will vote a final time on design guidelines for the Old Yellowstone District on Tuesday, and one of the regulations limited construction of new billboards ... She said, and the council preliminarily decided, that five billboards can remain in the area, and if any are changed more than 50 percent or moved, it will have to comply with the new design guidelines. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nedeljkovic: Needham Street: Newtons key to economic development Jun 11, 2008
Along with design guidelines and sensible land use policies, Needham Street could start looking more like Wellesley Center and less like Route 9 in Framingham. It sometimes seems as if we ve been frozen in time on Needham Street. (Newton Tab, MA)
POWAY: A city divided, some residents say Jun 9, 2008
They said, however, that they're following the design guidelines outlined in the general plan. They said the city's general plan adheres to a "smart growth" philosophy that centralizes development, protects against urban sprawl, preserves open space and protects much of Poway's semirural character. (North County Times)
As illegal facades proliferate, Brookline eyes crackdown on signage scofflaws Jun 6, 2008
Officials said complying with the bylaws could be as difficult for franchised chain stores which get design guidelines from a corporate headquarters as for mom-and-pop retailers. And because so many signs are being posted without approval, some competing businesses have engaged in a signage arms race. (Brookline TAB, MA)
At what cost progress? May 25, 2008
Setting design guidelines in certain neighborhoods would help, along with establishing demolition moratoriums. "Every year, the residents have to rally to prevent another effort to turn yards into a parking lot or establish a business," she said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New library already needs a facelift May 25, 2008
Montgomery brought with him a packet of downtown design guidelines he thought the architects should see. They readily agreed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
City setting up high-speed network May 24, 2008
Approved, by unanimous vote, an agreement with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs on a $9,000 grant that will be used to create design guidelines for the city's historical districts. Per the terms of the grant, Bainbridge must match 40 percent of the grant with its own money. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Waldoboro hires planner/developer May 23, 2008
She has gained experience there in land use planning, economic development, land use regulations, design guidelines, historic preservation and tourism. She has also worked for Ocean Properties Limited in both Maine and Florida where she assisted with several development projects and was also responsible for marketing and sales. (Courier Publications, ME)
University overlay amendment to be considered May 22, 2008
Increasing compliance with design guidelines in the UNO ordinance when a site plan is submitted. There are 35 projects totaling about $700 million currently in progress in the UNO area. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
One down, two to go May 21, 2008
It then faced discussion of details, including a map with new and rerouted streets, rezoning restricting the uses in the area and design guidelines for new buildings ... There was also considerable discussion about some of the billboards in the area owned by Lamar Outdoor Advertising Co. Under the new zoning and design guidelines in the area, the existing billboards will be allowed to stay, but no new ones can be added ... The latest: Before the plan can be finalized, the council needs to... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Council holds public hearing on Old Yellowstone changes May 20, 2008
There was also a clause in the design guidelines that restricted some businesses from expanding ... The city also changed some of the design guidelines, allowing existing businesses to expand and also to rebuild in accordance to the guidelines ... Once the design guidelines are zoning regulations are approved, he doesn't think anyone will know what is happening. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Urban village here beats Potemkin village on the highway May 14, 2008
We have also asked city officials to visit the neighborhood to educate new merchants about the city s design guidelines that govern storefronts and signs in Roslindale Village. Before the Main Street program can help a business owner or property owner, that merchant or landlord has to be willing to accept help. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Board mulls moratorium May 14, 2008
Larry Jesse, the Iowa Department of Transportation s director of local systems in Ames, told the Muscatine Journal there are no state mandates for county roads since state money is not involved, however rural design guidelines depend on terrain and take speed, stopping distance, grades, ditch widths and slopes into consideration. Watkins said he wants developers to know the Board is seriously considering requiring paved or hard surfaced-roads where subdivisions will be constructed. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Angels Camp readies for the day it know is coming May 13, 2008
If Angels Camp were to draft an ordinance addressing large-format retail, Baracco said, it should include the following: zoning ordinance definitions to address big-box stores, store size, calculation of nontaxable goods, design guidelines and guidelines addressing membership and non-membership stores, such as Costco ... If a retail building exceeds 60,000 square feet, the project must go before the Planning Commission, which may approve the project if it meets certain design guidelines,... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Confusing ballots still plague elections May 12, 2008
"Left in the darkUnder the federal voting law, mandates also were established to help revamp election systems, including producing ballot design guidelines. Those directives are carried out by the federal Election Assistance Commission.The commission, which has been criticized by some voting advocates for being slow to act, produced overall guidelines last November, when it posted online a 266-page report titled "Effective Designs for the Administration of Federal Elections. "In December, the... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Transitional housing goes before planners May 8, 2008
The commission considers impacts that proposed developments will have on Columbia and whether they conform to the area's general plan and design guidelines. It reports to the Tuolumne County Community Development Department. (The Union Democrat)
San Jose brainstorms future May 5, 2008
Her recent professional experience includes work on neighborhood and downtown plans, streetscape plans, and design guidelines and form based codes. Paul David is a professional engineer who works for the Arizona Department of Transportation in Safford as a district development engineer. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The right move Apr 23, 2008
The council was considering a motion to amend the commission s design guidelines to include guidelines on the use of composite-synthetic siding on homes in the Historic District. Instead, Councilman Darwin Woolard made the motion, which passed, to not amend the design guidelines to include guidelines on the use of composite-synthetic siding on homes in the Historic District, in effecting banning the use of artificial siding. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Mr. Katkov builds the 'anti-Whistler' Apr 20, 2008
"We are in control. We own all the property at the base. We have 200 pages of design guidelines from signage to colours. We have a strategic plan as to how we want to build out our base area, which doesn't include creating a village with the amenities of the mega-resort.". A maximum of 1,400 units will be allowed on the 4,200 acres at Red Mountain, and homes can't be larger than 16 per cent of the size of their building lots. (Globe and Mail)
Board reviews site plans for complex Apr 11, 2008
Now within two months of completion, the plan includes conceptual maps and pictures using samples from similar sites and ideas that match pre-existing design guidelines. Halopoff said most of the area will be flex space, light industrial-use space, and warehouse facilities. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Marriott and Brazilian State of Amazonas Partner to Protect Rainforest Apr 8, 2008
-- Green Buildings - Empower our hotel development partners to site, design and construct new hotels according to green standards by updating Marriott design guidelines in line with the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards by the end of 2009. The company expects to expand its portfolio of LEED-certified hotels, which already includes The Inn Conference Center by Marriott at the University of Maryland, across all Marriott brands. (PR Newswire)
Normal council in a dilemma about electric signage Apr 7, 2008
Three weeks ago, the council approved interim design guidelines for the corridor but took out proposed sign rules for further review. The original proposal banned animated or electronic signs along the Normal stretch of the corridor that runs from north Normal to south Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Panel set up to help developers incorporate waterways into projects Apr 6, 2008
"PUB will also produce a set of ABC Waters Design Guidelines to provide design ideas and technical support for professionals. ADVERTISEMENT Developers who incorporate water features into projects already have a fast-track process to tap on the 'green lane'. Since it was introduced in 2006, 15 proposals have been submitted via this channel.On the Kolam Ayer facelift project, Dr Yaacob said even though the physical infrastructure has been completed, the important factor now is the involvement of... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
City asks for citizen input Apr 5, 2008
Heckler has also said he wants the city to go green and meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design guidelines. Information on the guidlines will be presented to the city council in a workshop session at 5 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. (Boerne Star, TX)
West side may see new middle school Apr 2, 2008
Concerns for the development included the traffic on Wyoming Boulevard, dirt from construction, drainage issues and design guidelines for the potential buildings. Jack Bell, the Wyoming Department of Transportation deputy director, said once construction nears completion, WYDOT may change the speed limit on the highway from 55 mph to 40 mph or 45 mph, slowing traffic down along the three planned stop lights. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Sidewalks to get makeover Apr 2, 2008
" Hobby said that timeline could mean work on Streetscape Phase II, which will require replacement of sidewalks and pavement at intersections, may be still going on at Christmas time, when several celebrations are traditionally held downtown. Specifically, Phase II will include work along the portion of Water Street between Crawford and Clay streets, North Broad Street between Market and Calhoun streets, and West Street between Water and Calhoun streets. The high-priority earmark would be used... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Cineplex, retail lay down tracks to Santa Fe Railyard Mar 31, 2008
"The Railyard had a whole volume of design guidelines for the entire project," says Jeff Seres, a Santa Fe partner with. Pages: 1. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Recent developments are a mixed bag Mar 30, 2008
Developers should be required to provide on-site water supplies for firefighters to tap and to impose design guidelines that will make homes as fire safe as possible. There s no way to completely eliminate the risk, but these are reasonable steps toward minimizing it. (Montana Standard, MT)
Downtown Design Guidelines Get Refined Mar 29, 2008
The city Planning Department recently updated the Downtown Design Guidelines, a set of proposed street standards that would require developers to include pedestrian-friendly elements in proposed projects. While the major goals of the guidelines - such as wider sidewalks, landscaped parkways and medians, and additional streetlights, trees and street parking - have not changed, the updated draft provides new details. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Aldermen adopt historic district boundaries Mar 22, 2008
Wilson and other members of the commission -as they previously have - emphasized that establishment of the district would not require anyone to make improvements on existing properties and that the forthcoming design guidelines will not be unreasonable. The design guidelines that will be developed by the commission will be based on the historic properties in the district and enacted after another public hearing. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Fairbanks tries to find inspiration in Texas Mar 21, 2008
A subcommittee looking to give Fairbanks' downtown a face-lift is looking at Austin's design guidelines as a potential model. The idea is that a better-designed downtown not only will benefit the people who live, visit or work there, but also be a draw for national retailers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Growth on hold while city works on new rules Mar 20, 2008
The staff recommendation will be to give us a little more time to finish our work, she said, noting that staff has been addressing the city's comprehensive plan, public works standards and design guidelines. The last time the city tackled a complete overhaul of its comprehensive plan was 1996, she said. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Building a New Collegetown Mar 20, 2008
"The university and the good firms will do the right thing, but there are the bottom feeders in every community, and we write the rules for them." Goody Clancy will be back in April with a draft of an urban plan and design guidelines, Tomlan said, and by the end of April, they'll be giving a public presentation of that. After that, the public has a chance to give feedback. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Council OKs growth plan; 'living wages' entry redone Mar 16, 2008
The community plans will create revisions to urban design guidelines, strategies for transportation, infrastructure, a financing strategy focusing on the community level. The general plan will guide those community plans, and ultimately those plans have to be consistent with the general plan. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Phoenix considers planned-unit zoning Mar 15, 2008
The Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee last month voted in favor of planned-unit development, which would allow development standards, design guidelines and types of land uses to be tailored to the specific characteristics of a particular piece of property. South Mountain and four other village planning committees in the city also have recommended the city approve the designation, which still must go before the City Council for final approval, said Michelle Dodds, Phoenix principal... (AZCentral -- Business)
Harlem faces a new executioner Mar 8, 2008
They would be little comforted by the planner-speak in the city's outline, which says the proposal intends "to spur a mix of new retail, office, hotel and residential development within the framework of urban design guidelines that recognise the special character of this internationally celebrated street". Much of the street is now struggling, yet the city planners openly admit their proposal could sink 71 businesses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
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KIRKSVILLE - Angry business owners voiced their opposition to a recommendation the City Council adopt design guidelines that would require the removal of canopies downtown. A Council-commissioned canopy committee has been meeting for a couple months reviewing the issue. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Audit: Some Corps' flood fixes preceded plans Feb 27, 2008
By Peter Eisler, USA TODAY WASHINGTON The Army Corps of Engineers launched dozens of flood-control projects in the New Orleans region before finalizing design guidelines and assigning enough long-term managers to ensure that work was done properly and on time, an internal audit says ... It found that the corps lacked "sufficient long-term government personnel to provide adequate oversight (of) contractors." It also faulted the corps for issuing contracts for flood-control work before completing... (USA Today -- News)
Council members assess wide range of topics Monday night Feb 27, 2008
The project review includes focus on ten areas: organizational structure review; land use, building and infrastructure survey; community consumer survey; retail market analysis; downtown housing market analysis; financial assistance evaluation; downtown strategic plan; building and streetscape design guidelines; and marketing plan. Communities participating in the DREAM initiative receive priority support from state agencies to facilitate economic development. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Review of sanitation services contract tops city council agenda Feb 26, 2008
The project review includes focus on ten areas: organizational structure review; land use, building and infrastructure survey; community consumer survey; retail market analysis; downtown housing market analysis; financial assistance evaluation; downtown strategic plan; building and streetscape design guidelines; and marketing plan. The DREAM initiative itself is a three-year program in which participants receive priority support from state agencies to facilitate economic development. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
'Green' construction growing with incentives Feb 22, 2008
Builders do, however, seek certification under international Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design guidelines when building city offices and recreational centers, said Sina Matthes, a city spokeswoman. They also did it for new Phoenix Convention Center, Matthes added. (AZCentral -- Business)
City hosting River District meetings Feb 20, 2008
The input will be used to create a new specific plan, design guidelines, zoning and infrastructure plans for the district. The workshops will be. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Good City/Bad CityGrowth, quality of life can coexist, expert says Feb 19, 2008
"In the end, I'm telling you, you need to have design guidelines. You just do, so things continue to be done right. "You need to be preparing for future economic development that adds to the economy but does in such a way that in the downtown it adds to, doesn't detract from, that context. " Rypkema said he constantly heard about the mall being a great amenity that will keep dollars local, increase the city's sales tax revenue and widen the geographic draw for Casa Grande. But the city needs to... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
A gift doesnt go unnoticed Feb 17, 2008
This week the Sierra Vista Downtown Neighborhood Commission which may soon be called the West End Commission heard city Principal Planner Don Brush discuss the development of architectural design guidelines for the city s West End. The West End has been the focus of much attention in recent years. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Meeting planned to inform Hayselton area property owners of conservation district ordinance Feb 14, 2008
Commissioners plan to organize a neighborhood meeting to educate homeowners in that area about the city's conservation district ordinance and how design guidelines could help protect the character and neighborhood integrity. Hayselton is not the only area with threats to or potential for historic resources. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
SEMI Publishes Eight New Technical Standards Feb 12, 2008
SEMI S26 has been developed specifically for the environment, health, and safety of FPD manufacturing systems, describing the minimum design guidelines related to EHS. This document also includes the criteria for important safety issues in FPD manufacturing. By adopting these criteria in the equipment specifications, it is possible to standardize safety designs and reduce FPD manufacturing system cost and development time. (PR Newswire)
DRI gets positive report Feb 10, 2008
We really need to work on our design guidelines, Bessert said ... DRI's current design guidelines are essentially a general set of national guidelines, that haven't been specifically tailored to the local architecture. (Forest Republican, WI)
In need of a complete overhaul Feb 2, 2008
The money can't flow to the city, however, until the City Council approves a set of design guidelines for the project. The 2 million to be drawn from the state's Proposition 1C funds will cover one of the main thrusts of the project: ripping up the railroad tracks that run along the stretch of Lodi Avenue and completely reconstructing the road. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More of this story Jan 29, 2008
Youngken, who once served as the town planner for East Greenwich and worked for many years with the award winning architectural firm Newport Collaborative, is widely known for his innovative work on "new-urbanist village center designs," greenway projects, design guidelines, sign ordinances, and historical surveys and designations. The Dunn Foundation believes that the elimination of sidewalks and trees, and the addition of unattractive and excessive signage, strip malls, fast-food franchises... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Public Agenda: City Council, training session on ethics; School board, liaison assignments Jan 26, 2008
The board plans to host its annual retreat to discuss incentives for historic preservation, exemptions from flood requirements for historic buildings, a process for reviewing covenant-covered properties that don't need a building permit, prohibiting developers from meeting with board members, procedures to protect buildings during construction, design guidelines for the Professorville neighborhood, design guidelines for window alterations and a city awards program. The meeting will begin at 9... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
JumpStart efforts continue with small grants, search for bigger project Jan 26, 2008
It's been cited as a justification for keeping the courts downtown and building a riverfront park, and it's the basis of design guidelines city planners wrote for the Princess Anne Street corridor ... Qualifying projects would bring businesses in line with the design guidelines the City Council approved for the corridor last summer ... Projects that bring buildings in line with the design guidelines the City Council approved for this corridor last summer. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
What's next for OYD plan? Jan 26, 2008
Concerns over the September-approved, 130-acre plan included changes in zoning and design guidelines, street realignments and communication between business owners and the city ... Proposed zoning changes now allow existing businesses in the area to expand and to rebuild as long as they fit the city's design guidelines ... Getchius said formation of the advisory group will happen at the same time as the city council approves the zoning changes and design guidelines. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City council increases fees for Wakanda Waterpark Jan 24, 2008
As part of the process to review and approve loans, Main Street of Menomonie, Inc. s design review committee is charged with insuring that the improvements meet the required design guidelines. Referred the request of Rodney Buss and the City of Menomonie s request to rezone property adjacent to the Scenic Heights residential development on Brickyard Road from general industrial to single family residential to the Plan Commission. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Construction delays for Breezes condominium project Jan 22, 2008
According to information provided by BDSA, design guidelines included in the redevelopment plan are aimed at preserving the area's uniqueness and enhancing investment opportunities. I want to be certain that Breezes fits perfectly with the wonderful new concept for the Strip,' she said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)