National Zoning Atlas

research, zoning code analysis 

The National Zoning Atlas is a countrywide project that demystifies and democratizes zoning data to support more transparent and equitable land use. I analyzed and synthesized 16 districts and 238 pages of zoning code for a jurisdiction in New York State, contributing to this essential work. I was struck by the often-overlooked power of zoning code as a tool for protecting local ecosystems and shaping resilient landscapes. This research deepened my understanding of how land use regulation intersects with habitat conservation, climate adaptation, and environmental justice.