Building Types in Zoning, Part 2: Where?

As established in Part 1 of this series, we understand why it’s important to use building types. Now, let’s get into the next question: where? This post focuses on where building types are most effective, where they could be helpful but aren’t necessary, and where they are not necessary and should not be used.

An Agile, Cost-Competitive, Alternative Approach to Class A Multifamily Living Using Missing Middle Housing, Part 1

Case Study: Bungalows on the Lake at Prairie Queen, Papillion, NE

Ending Systemic Oppression

“To everyone who is feeling anger, sadness, frustration and grief right now: we see you and we hear you.” ~Calvin Gladney, President and CEO of Smart Growth America

Ready to Help

To Our Clients, Colleagues, and Friends: We hope you are staying healthy and safe. As has been the case since our founding 20 years ago, our mission at Opticos is to support and help strengthen communities, and we remain ready and able to do ...

The End of Single-Family Zoning

Your City/State Just Enabled Multiple Units on Every Lot. Here are Six Tips for Successful Implementation.