Events

Upcoming Events

  • Metro Area Snapshot Series: Las Vegas

    Thursday, May 2nd
    12:00-12:30PT

    The Las Vegas Metro Area is now available to view on the National Zoning Atlas! Join this HUD-sponsored webinar for tips on how to get the most out of the map interface and for a first-of-its-kind analysis of the region’s zoning.

  • Geospatial Office Hours

    First Friday of Every Month
    2:00-4:00PM

    Upcoming session: 5/3

    Open to any current National Zoning Atlas geospatial analysts that would like assistance with collecting or reporting geospatial data.

    If there are specific topics or demonstrations you would like us to prepare for ahead of time, please email Scott Markley.

  • Zoning Analysis Office Hours

    Third Friday of Every Month
    2:00-4:00PM

    Upcoming session: 5/17

    Open to any current National Zoning Atlas code analysts looking to get past roadblocks, answer questions, and seek demos for zoning analysis.

    If there are specific topics or demonstrations you would like us to prepare for ahead of time, please email Aline Fader.

PAST EVENTS

Launching the Interactive Map

The NZA central team introduces the integrated National Zoning Atlas, our first-of-its-kind data exploration tool that aims to house & visualize standardized zoning info for all the nation’s zoning codes. Event broadcast on 01/12/24.

State Zoning Atlas Reveal: Hawaii

In our third State Zoning Atlas Reveal, Trey Gordner (HIZA) and Sterling Higa (Housing Hawai’i’s Future) discuss how advocates can leverage the Hawaii Zoning Atlas for tackling the state's prevailing land use challenges. Event broadcast on 01/09/24.

State Zoning Atlas Reveal: New Hampshire

In our second State Zoning Atlas Reveal, the New Hampshire Zoning Atlas leadership team discusses how the celebrated launch of the New Hampshire Zoning Atlas has paved the way for a new era of improved, data-driven land use policy in the state. Event broadcast on 09/27/23.

State Zoning Atlas Reveal: Montana

For our first State Zoning Atlas Reveal, we showcase the trailblazing work of the Montana Zoning Atlas — the second-ever zoning atlas to be completed using the NZA methodology. Kendall Cotton, MTZA Director and President and CEO of Frontier Institute, presents on how atlas findings contributed to the passage of a suite of state-level, pro-housing zoning reforms. Event broadcast on 05/10/23.

Research Brief: Launching Our machine Learning Initiative

National Zoning Atlas founder and director Sara Bronin, Dr. Sasha Rush of Cornell Tech, and Lydia Lo and Judah Axelrod of Urban Institute discuss ongoing projects testing the feasibility of automating zoning code data collection and analysis with the help of machine learning tools. Panel moderated by Dr. Wenfei Xu. Event broadcast on 03/15/23.

Webinar: What’s New At the National Zoning Atlas?

Zoning-curious? Check out this informational webinar to learn more about how the National Zoning Atlas is made, who's it for, how it can be applied, and how you can get involved. Hosted by the National Zoning Atlas leadership team on 1/30/2023.