The Tangled Relationship Between Zoning and Multifamily

A project's success can hinge on a single question: What does the zoning allow?

Speaking with Units Magazine, Day Pitney Miami Land Use Partner Steven Wernick discussed how zoning changes raise broader questions about a community's future growth, noting that mixed-use and infill development proposals can prompt concerns about neighborhood identity, gentrification, and displacement. Looking ahead, Wernick pointed to a growing shift toward zoning reforms as cities seek to create more attainable housing, emphasizing greater certainty in the development approval process. As he explained, "Zoning can be the difference maker in a project penciling out.”

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