Building Code, Planning

Form-Based Code: An Effective Solution for Tackling Urban Density Challenges

By The Planning and Zoning Team | Apr 7, 2023 | 5 min. read

At times, it can be difficult to remember that we live in the same United States that was home to fewer than 150 million people in 1950. Today, we’ve ...

When Should You Hire a Third-Party Building Official?

By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read

With the volume of community development projects in progress across the nation, building departments need to be well-oiled machines. And if you look ...

Process Improvement

3 Things Successful Municipalities Know About Building Inspections

By The Building Department Team | 4 min. read

No matter where you’re located, every new building project needs to be inspected. There’s really no way around it — and for good reason, as this essen...

California: Now’s the Time to Apply for Prop 68 Grant Funding

By Landscape Architecture Team | 3 min. read

Proposition 68 (or Prop 68) is the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. The $4 billi...

Innovation

4 Ways Remote Government Staffing Can Improve Community Development

By The Community Development Team | 3 min. read

Everyone who works in community development knows that the faster you break ground, the faster you can drive revenue. And as your project progresses, ...

Building Code, Innovation

Is Third-Party Plan Review a Good Fit For Your Municipality?

By The Plan Review Team | 4 min. read

Whether your municipality is facing a staff shortage, dealing with a fluctuating workload, or needing additional technical expertise on a large or com...

The Benefits of a Rental Inspection Program (Checklist Included)