Zoning Restrictions & Incentives

Property-Based Policies and Programs
Written By Sarah Lawrence

Once key areas facing commercial gentrification have been identified, communities can use zoning to create urban and suburban forms that can assist in maintaining some small businesses. Zoning restrictions could be based on: The size of retail or commercial space, Allowable uses, Requirements for commercial/retail within residential projects, Incentives allowing for increased density when a project sets aside a certain percentage of local, small business space.

See the Seattle Case Study.

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