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The Heinz Awards @heinzawards.org · 4d

Thank you for the spotlight, @bloomberg.com! "@sarabronin.bsky.social, founder of the @zoningatlas.bsky.social, has won the Heinz Award for her ongoing project to map the land-use rules that restrict housing production." #HeinzAward
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Mapping a Way Out of the US Housing Affordability Crisis

Sara Bronin, founder of the National Zoning Atlas, has won the Heinz Award for her ongoing project to map the land-use rules that restrict housing production.

www.bloomberg.com

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · 4d

In a new Bloomberg CityLab interview, NZA founder @sarabronin.bsky.social & @kristoncapps.bsky.social discuss ongoing progress at the National Zoning Atlas & how it’s helping make sense of recent zoning debates from California to Connecticut.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Mapping a Way Out of the US Housing Affordability Crisis

Sara Bronin, founder of the National Zoning Atlas, has won the Heinz Award for her ongoing project to map the land-use rules that restrict housing production.

www.bloomberg.com

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · 6d

The National Zoning Atlas works to democratize access to the regulations that shape our everyday lives. We continue to seek opportunities to share our findings with a broad and diverse audience. 🎙️

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · 6d

Visit the Media Resources page for:
🔹 Guidance on navigating NZA maps & data visualizations
🔹 Tips for exporting NZA map images for use in articles
🔹 Instructions on how to cite the NZA
🔹 Contact info to connect with our experts

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️Calling all members of the press!

Behind every zoning code is a story about who gets to live where, & why. That’s why we're proud to launch our Media Resources page—a one-stop hub for journalists looking to turn complex zoning info into digestible, data-driven narratives.
www.zoningatlas.org/media

MEDIA RESOURCES — National Zoning Atlas

Explore the National Zoning Atlas Media Resources page to learn how reporters can access data, reports, and visuals to support accurate reporting on how zoning shapes housing, land use, and communitie...

www.zoningatlas.org

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · 12d

Next week in Cambridge, Mass, catch NZA geospatial analyst Jake Gilbert alongside MA housing heavy-hitters Amy Dain, @vincent-rollet.bsky.social, & @johninfranca.bsky.social for a wonderful conversation about the ins & outs of multi-family housing for better affordability

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · 21d

On Oct 15, our Metro Area Snapshot Series heads to Tulsa, OK! 🤠

Join NZA & @housingforward.bsky.social for a first-of-its-kind analysis of zoning in the region—where about half of jurisdictions do not have zoning!—& tips for using our interactive tools.

🗓️Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Sep 14

Today is the today! The National Zoning Atlas takes on @yimbytown.bsky.social, and we're bringing a whole squad. 😎

Come say hi at our "Power Up Your Advocacy" workshop at *3:15* to learn how to use NZA tools to make communicating zoning rules clear and accessible in your next advocacy campaign. 💪

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Sep 9

Read "Zoning Report: Cape Cod" here: www.zoningatlas.org/zoning-repor...

ZONING REPORT: Cape Cod — National Zoning Atlas

www.zoningatlas.org

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Sep 9

Op-ed: NZA Engagement Director draws on findings from "Zoning Report: Cape Cod" to show how a clearer picture of restrictive zoning can help not just individual towns, but entire regions identify the land use reforms needed to weather today’s high housing costs.

www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/l...

Current Cape zoning places hurdles to multi-family housing | OPINION

Report says updating outdated zoning codes to enable new housing options can help turn the tide on Cape housing costs. | OPINION

www.capecodtimes.com

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Sep 8

The entire #LosAngeles metro area is now available on the National Zoning Atlas public map! 😎 ☀️ 🌆

On 9/17 at 1pm PT, we’re hosting a webinar to share a first-of-its-kind analysis of how LA zones & demo how advocates can get the most out of NZA tools.

🗓️ Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · Sep 4

Excited to see @zoningatlas.bsky.social and other partners at @yimbytown.bsky.social next week!

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 29

The National Zoning Atlas is going to @yimbytown.bsky.social!

On 9/14, join our workshop: Power Up Your Advocacy: Deploying NZA Data for Housing Wins.

We’ll share how advocates can use NZA data & tools to shape op-eds, reports, & advocacy materials that power up your #zoningreform campaigns. 😎

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Sep 2

Are you an upper-level law student with a passion for land use law? We still have spots open for our fall semester Legal Internship!

For more information and how to apply, visit www.zoningatlas.org/jobs.

#LandUseLaw #LegalInternship #Internship

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 29

The National Zoning Atlas is going to @yimbytown.bsky.social!

On 9/14, join our workshop: Power Up Your Advocacy: Deploying NZA Data for Housing Wins.

We’ll share how advocates can use NZA data & tools to shape op-eds, reports, & advocacy materials that power up your #zoningreform campaigns. 😎

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 26

TOMORROW! Join us for a webinar unveiling the first-ever statewide zoning analysis for the New Mexico. 🌄

We'll share top-level Atlas findings & demo how to use our online tools. Perfect for builders, housing advocates & everyone invested in NM’s housing future.

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 21

📣 Fall Internship Opportunity for J.D. Students! 📣

Are you an upper-level law student with a passion for land use law? Apply for the NZA Legal Internship to gain a one-of-a-kind experience investigating the zoning rules that shape how our communities grow.

Visit zoningatlas.org/jobs for more info.

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us Wednesday, August 27th for the launch of the New Mexico Zoning Atlas! ☀️

Our NZA #ZoningAnalysis covers the state's 140 jurisdictions where about half—that are home to *85%* of the state’s population—have zoning.

💻 Register for the webinar: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 7

"With so much of Colorado’s land banning the most affordable housing type—multi-family units —it is small wonder rents have soared so high."

In a new op-ed, NZA CEO @sarabronin.bsky.social breaks down a new NZA #zoninganalysis available for Colorado.

www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/zoni...

Zoning rules exacerbate Colorado’s housing crisis | OPINION

Gov. Jared Polis' recent executive order tying grants to compliance with statewide housing goals is the latest chapter in Colorado’s ongoing saga to address its housing affordability crisis.

www.coloradopolitics.com

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Aug 5

Don't miss this week's webinar digging into our findings from "Zoning Report: Cape Cod"!

📄 Read the report: www.zoningatlas.org/zoning-repor...
🗓️ Register for the webinar: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Jul 31

We thank our amazing analysts & web development partners at GreenInfo Network for their huge effort to support this change. We hope you enjoy! 🍩🤓

National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Jul 31

This change required our full text-analysis team to manually extract “minimum-minimum” lot sizes, & “maximum-minimum” lot sizes across tens of thousands of individual zoning districts.

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Jul 31

Capturing all the possible variations of lot sizes, standardizing their unit conversions, & packaging them into legible graphics for every locality in the country is no small feat!

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Jul 31

If the range spans multiple categories, or involves complicated formulas or contextual rules that prevent calculation of a range, then it falls into the “Varies” category. In the map itself, you can locate these districts with the “Varies” checkbox under Advanced Filters.

See zoningatlas.org/atlas

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Jul 31

Moreover, the donut now captures districts that vary *within categories.* If the range falls within one of our set categories, it is represented in that category. A district requiring 10,000 SF for elderly housing & 15,000 SF for affordable housing now falls into the “10,000 SF-19,999 SF” category.

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National Zoning Atlas @zoningatlas.bsky.social · Jul 31

In all, the first donut omitted nearly 10,000 acres (8% of single-family land) with varied mandates. The second donut includes them—and, by extension, illuminates the Cape’s regulatory complexity.

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