LA's Zoning Code = 11.5 feet tall
Approximately 11.5 feet tall (3.5 meters). That's how tall all of LA's z oning text would be if you stacked up the pages. That's...
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Quang Truong
- Aug 28
- 2 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Aug 21
- 2 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Architecture hurting
The most recent AIA Architectural Billings Index (ABI) was released showing a continuing decline in architectural activity across all...
Quang Truong
- Jun 4
- 1 min
Learn about AI in Architecture
We've received incredible demand for our new Lunch & Learn presentation called "AI in Architecture: Fundamentals, Classifications, and...
Quang Truong
- Apr 3
- 2 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Mar 20
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Mar 5
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Feb 27
- 3 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Jan 10
- 1 min
UrbanForm in Texas Architect magazine
UrbanForm was featured in Texas Architect magazine in an article by Nkiru Gelles, Assoc. AIA.
Quang Truong
- Jan 8
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Dec 6, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Nov 29, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Nov 6, 2023
- 4 min
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,...
Quang Truong
- Oct 30, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Oct 25, 2023
- 2 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Oct 17, 2023
- 3 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Oct 5, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Oct 2, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Quang Truong
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
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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