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About Open Zoning
Open Zoning is revolutionizing national zoning, turning it into actionable insights for equitable housing. We simplify zoning policy into user- and computer-friendly language, enabling new methods of indexing and analyzing.
With Open Zoning, zoning information is now accessible and actionable for all, from small developers to policymakers.
Our Mission
The Open Zoning Feed Specification, our novel system, reorganizes zoning information into machine-readable code.
Processed by our engines and showcased on the Open Zoning Platform, it transforms zoning into an interactive canvas for easy, data-informed development decisions.
How We Are Different?
Open Zoning is not just a technical fix; it's an empowerment tool for builders, policymakers, researchers, and the public, simplifying complex urban decisions.
It focuses on the missing middle housing gap, aiding low-scale multifamily housing development, making zoning regulations accessible and meaningful.
Meet Our Team
Our interdisciplinary team from Harvard's Urban Stack Lab and Cornell Tech's Jacobs Urban Tech Hub comprises architects, urban planners, and civic technologists.
Driven by a passion for inclusive cities, we're revolutionizing developer interaction with zoning data. We aim to simplify zoning, empowering small-scale developers with affordable, quick access to vital information. Consequently, our technology in the Open Zoning strives to foster equitable housing development and reimagine zoning's potential nationwide.
Past Contributors
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Ana Lucia Merla - UX Designer
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Linjing Rao - UX Designer
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Vikranth Reddy Kanumuru - Software Engineer
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Paul Salama - GIS
Contact
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