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Zoning 101: How communities discuss visions for the future

Suzanne Mayer, Matthew Simonis, and Matthew Denker on "Connections"
Evan Dawson
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WXXI News
Suzanne Mayer, Matthew Simonis, and Matthew Denker on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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WXXI News

How do cities and neighborhoods decide on a vision for the future when it comes to development?

The City of Rochester released updated drafts of its zoning code and map in September. Those proposals are part of the Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP), which will determine the size, type, and forms of development permitted within Rochester. The community has been invited to weigh in on the project.

This hour, we talk “Zoning 101” with our guests:

*Correction: Wednesday, November 29 is not the last public meeting about the ZAP. You can read about additional meetings and hearings here.

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.