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Zoning Levels of Detail
There is a concept in computer graphics called Levels of Detail (LOD). I'd like to borrow this concept to talk about zoning and...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read


Announcing LA
Wow, this one was a real doozy. There are 871,690 parcels in the City of Los Angeles . With 1,983 unique zoning designations. Which are...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read


Architecture hurting
The most recent AIA Architectural Billings Index (ABI) was released showing a continuing decline in architectural activity across all...
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Jun 26, 20241 min read


Learn about AI in Architecture
We've received incredible demand for our new Lunch & Learn presentation called "AI in Architecture: Fundamentals, Classifications, and...
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


One year. One client. A review
This is the usage chart for one of UrbanForm's subscribers over the last 12 months. They're a small architecture design and build firm...
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Apr 3, 20242 min read


Announcing Beaverton
We're happy to announce that Beaverton is now available for all UrbanForm customers 🎉🎉🎉 That means from one website, with one map, you...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read


Announcing Bellevue
We're happy to be able to make Bellevue now available for all UrbanForm customers 🎉🎉🎉 One of the most annoying things about zoning is...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read


Our "competitors"
When we first started building UrbanForm about 4 years ago, we looked around to see if there were other companies already trying to do...
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Feb 27, 20243 min read


UrbanForm in Texas Architect magazine
UrbanForm was featured in Texas Architect magazine in an article by Nkiru Gelles, Assoc. AIA.
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Jan 10, 20241 min read


Happy 2024!
Happy New Year to everyone! At UrbanForm, we're looking to continue the work that we've put in place over the past couple of years. That...
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Jan 8, 20241 min read


Housing Affordability
Housing affordability. That's what the Bisnow panel in Seattle yesterday was about. If I may sum it up for you: Also serving on the panel...
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Dec 6, 20231 min read


Elasticity of Supply
Why is housing so expensive⁉ It has to do with the elasticity of supply. Econ-nerds will throw around this term around all day long...
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Nov 29, 20231 min read


Featured Customer: Peggy Heim of Carrier Johnson + Culture Architects
It's particularly satisfying when someone who has deep experience in architecture, and in the zoning code of a particular jurisdiction,...
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Nov 6, 20234 min read


Missing Middle Housing
UrbanForm is very happy to be working with The Missing Middle Housing Fund to help push forward the creation of workforce housing. Read...
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Oct 30, 20231 min read


A Prolonged Pause for 2024?
The building and construction industry will probably enter a period of prolonged pause. This conclusion is based on my participation...
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Oct 25, 20232 min read


Featured Customer: Leslie Cliffe of Bora Architects
Bora Architects has been one of UrbanForm's longest tenured customers, so we're always happy to check back in, celebrate their work, and...
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Oct 17, 20233 min read


AI in Government
Co-Founder and CEO Quang Truong will be speaking on a panel at the 98th Annual League of Oregon Cities Conference titled: "The Use of...
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Oct 5, 20231 min read


Portland State of the Market
Co-Founder and CEO Quang Truong will be moderating a panel discussion about Portland's State of the Market on Tuesday, Oct 10th at 8 am...
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Oct 2, 20231 min read


Confidence in Zoning
Co-Founder and CEO Quang Truong delivered a small presentation at Blueprint 2023 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel and Casino. The title...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read


Guide to San Diego Zoning
UrbanForm's Guide to San Diego Zoning has just been published. Our fundamental desire is that the rules governing our buildings and...
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Sep 11, 20231 min read
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