Development Policy

 

Our Development Policy related services are routinely used by local governments to assess the effectiveness of local policies (Zoning, DCC's, CAC's), programs and incentives (density bonusing, DCC discounts, etc)  in promoting:

 

• Zoning regulation review

• Desirable urban forms and building types

• Environmentally sensitive development

• Brownfields remediation

• Heritage preservation

• Fine-tuning policies, programs and incentives

• Development cost charges and community amenity contributions

 

Some of our recent studies include: