Even before entering the entitlement and permitting process, there is a lot of work to create new housing. What follows is a brief sketch of the development process in the United States. In general, ...

Once a housing project has passed legal hurdles then the quest for permits can begin. This is the fourth in a series on the housing development process in the United States. You can go to the third ...

A planned urban development (PUD) combines residential, commercial, and open spaces in one project. Learn about its structure, benefits, and drawbacks.

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Baltimore City leaders launched a program to reform the permitting process with the goal of increasing development and addressing the ongoing vacant housing crisis. The effort includes a comprehensive ...