Before You Buy: What Zoning Really Controls in Property Development
Zoning is the first layer of feasibility for any development project. It defines allowed uses, density, setbacks, and the basic framework for what can be built on a property before design begins.
Before You Buy a Property: How a Feasibility Study Reveals What You Can Actually Build
A Feasibility Study helps investors understand what a property can actually support before they buy it—factoring in zoning, flood requirements, setbacks, parking, and rental rules that often significantly change what is possible.
The Missing Middle Problem Starts with Zoning
Most zoning today leaves out the “Missing Middle”—duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and small apartment buildings. This article explores why that matters, how historic neighborhoods like Gulfport and Saint Petersburg got it right, and what could change to make our communities more connected and livable.
Doing the Right Thing at a Community Scale
From a local church’s rooftop solar project to thoughtfully designed Missing Middle housing, this article explores how values-driven, community-minded development can create resilient neighborhoods while making smart use of land and resources.