City Planning
3 articles

Neighborhoods
Mixed-use developments boost urban areas, but affordability remains a challenge
One community faces a critical void in essential services.
Aaron Blake·May 29, 2026

Neighborhoods
What Is Zoning and How Does It Shape Neighborhood Development?
In San Francisco, zoning laws once dictated that only members of the immediate family one generation out could live together, with the sole exception of live-in servants.
Derek Molina·May 19, 2026

Business Spotlights
What Are Small Business Zoning Laws and Why Do They Matter?
A seemingly perfect storefront can be an illegal dream for a small business owner if local zoning laws prohibit their specific type of operation.
Marco Alvarez·May 12, 2026