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Building Height Bulk, and Form: How Zoning Can Be Used as a Protection Against Uneconomic Nomic Types of Buildings, on Land High-Cost Land (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George B. Ford

 
9781332107544: Building Height Bulk, and Form: How Zoning Can Be Used as a Protection Against Uneconomic Nomic Types of Buildings, on Land High-Cost Land (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how zoning shapes tall buildings and city skylines, balancing value with open space. Learn practical ideas you can use in planning, design, and policy decisions.

This non-fiction work examines how building height, bulk, and form are influenced by economic factors on high-cost land. It presents historical context, key findings from studies, and practical recommendations for developers, planners, and lawmakers aiming to achieve open, livable districts.

  • Understand how land value affects the optimal size and shape of buildings and their rental performance
  • See how a building’s core of utilities and open space interact with overall economics
  • Learn methods for estimating maximum profitable building size and related costs
  • Review zoning recommendations and real-world implications for commercial and apartment projects
Ideal for readers of urban planning, architecture, and municipal policy.

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