Topic: Land Use – Page 12

Fact Sheet: Low Impact Site Design

Posted on November 1, 2010 at 12:01 pm. Written by Kit Un

Conventional development strategies treat stormwater as a secondary component of site design, usually managed with “pipe-and-pond” systems that collect rainwater and discharge it off site. In contrast, Low Impact Development […]

Fact Sheet: Vegetated Swales

Posted on October 27, 2010 at 3:18 pm. Written by Kit Un

Vegetated swales are an important Low Impact Development technique used to convey stormwater runoff. These open, shallow channels slow runoff, filter it, and promote infiltration into the ground; as a […]

Shared Parking

Posted on September 2, 2010 at 9:09 pm. Written by Kit Un

Parking Spaces Serving Multiple Masters Shared parking means that a parking facility serves multiple destinations. This requires multiple destinations within walking distance of the same parking facility, and is most […]

Mixed Use Zoning Toolkit (March 2006)

Posted on August 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Written by Kit Un

Prepared by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council with support from The Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) and the Commonwealth’s Priority Development Fund This basic guide to mixed use […]

What is the Best Process to Plan Mixed Use Zoning?

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm. Written by Kit Un

In the communities we studied closely, mixed use was recommended in local Master Plans, Comprehensive Plans, Community Development Plans, or other studies. The plans themselves were the product of substantial […]

What Should You Consider in Drafting a Bylaw?

Posted on February 12, 2010 at 12:50 pm. Written by Kit Un

Using an Overlay District vs. Changing Underlying Zoning An “overlay” district is a zoning district that is superimposed over one or more existing districts in order to impose additional restrictions, […]

What are the Benefits of Mixed Use Development?

Posted on February 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm. Written by Kit Un

Different communities choose mixed use for different reasons. Some see it as an excellent way to incorporate a mix of housing types on a small scale while enhancing traditional town […]

LID Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on February 5, 2010 at 5:30 pm. Written by Kit Un

What is Low Impact Development? Low Impact Development is a way to protect the environment and reduce construction costs at the same time. Conventional design and construction methods generally use […]

Fact Sheet: Roadways and Parking Lot Design

Posted on February 5, 2010 at 5:15 pm. Written by Kit Un

One of the simplest ways to cut down on stormwater runoff is to reduce the amount of impervious cover associated with roadways and parking lots. Careful design is the key […]

Fact Sheet: Green Roofs

Posted on February 5, 2010 at 5:05 pm. Written by Kit Un

A green roof is a low-maintenance vegetated roof system that stores rainwater in a lightweight engineered soil medium, where the water is taken up by plants and transpired into the […]