The interactive map details zoning rules along with local services like sanitation, transportation, and more.
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Gwen O'Shea, president of Community Development Long Island, said the tool can help governments and builders understand what type of housing is permitted where and how those regulations intersect with services like transit. “It can help developers see what building opportunities are available, and help officials and housing advocates understand how housing policies impact homeowners and communities.”
FULL STORY: New tool hopes to change how Long Island understands its complex zoning
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