Kail-Smith introduces bills to reshape Pittsburgh planning process in bid to speed development

Editorial: Pittsburgh must limit enforcement of proposed zoning ordinances

In Pittsburgh, it turns out, a bill isn’t always just a bill. That’s because some proposed ordinances are enforced as if they were laws, even...

Montpelier commission proposes quick fixes to zoning

MONTPELIER — A series of proposed zoning changes that would make housing-hungry Montpelier more development friendly will soon be forwarded to the city council for its expedited review.

Kail-Smith introduces bills to reshape Pittsburgh planning process in bid to speed development

A collection of bills introduced by City Councilor Theresa Kail-Smith on Tuesday would significantly reorganize city departments and policies related to development, zoning and permitting — moves Kail-Smith said would “streamline” the permitting process and accelerate development.