Ajay Garde
Biographic Data
| ID | 6505400 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ajay Garde |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ajay |
| FAMILY NAME | Garde |
| SIGNATURE | GARDE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Irvine |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5558-059X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 27 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Housing Affordability Crisis
This thematic issue explores the dimensions of the housing affordability crisis from diverse perspectives. The six articles that comprise this issue differ in terms of their geographic context, challenges associated with housing unaffordability, range of research methods used, and solutions recommended to address the problems. The authors present findings from analyses of quantitative and qualitative data, discuss how to address the housing affor…
The imperatives of TOD regulations
Many U.S. cities are adopting form-based codes (FBCs) instead of conventional zoning codes (CZCs) to encourage sustainability and predictability of built-form outcomes in transit-oriented developments (TODs). This research used a multiple-case study method to examine the extent to which FBCs adopted for TODs differ from CZCs in facilitating sustainable design and in delineating the envisioned built-form. The results reveal that, although there is…
Can TODs Include Affordable Housing
Problem, research strategy, and findings Inclusion of affordable housing in transit-oriented developments (TODs) is necessary for addressing the mobility and shelter needs of transit-dependent and low-income populations. Affordable housing in TODs, however, remains scarce despite state-level policies, interest group advocacy, and developer enthusiasm. We used a multiple case study method and focused on TOD areas in communities with disadvantaged …
Housing Affordability Crisis and Inequities of Land Use Change
Problem, research strategy, and findings Many fast-growing metropolitan regions face a housing affordability crisis that necessitates cities change their land use policies to address this problem. How do cities in metropolitan regions change their land use policies to equitably address the region’s housing needs? We focused on 180 cities in the Southern California region, which has a shortage of housing for all income groups and a severe shortage…
New Urbanism
The New Urbanism, initially conceived as an anti-sprawl reform movement, evolved into a new paradigm in urban design. Recently, however, some researchers have argued that the popular appeal of New Urbanism has eroded, the movement has lost its significance, and critical research on the broader theme has tapered off. In response, this article investigates whether the movement has lost its currency and explores the future of New Urbanism in the con…
Form-Based Codes for Downtown Redevelopment
Several cities have adopted form-based codes (FBCs) for downtown redevelopment. Using a multiple–case study method, this article examines the extent to which FBCs adopted by Southern California cities for downtown redevelopment differ from conventional zoning regulations (CZRs) in integrating LEED-ND criteria, which include sustainable design principles. Results show that FBCs generally integrate LEED-ND criteria to a greater extent than do the C…
Affordable by Design? Inclusionary Housing Insights from Southern California
Many local governments face the challenge of addressing the shortage of affordable housing. This study examines the effectiveness of incentives and construction alternatives available from Southern California cities and those used by developers to address the need for affordable housing, using a survey research method. The results suggest that while density bonus ranks highest among the incentives available from cities, other incentives—design fl…
Innovations in Urban Design and Urban Form
How might innovations in urban design influence urban form? This paper focuses on two types of innovations—identified here as degenerative variations and integrative paradigms—to examine their impact on urban form and to discuss the implications for public policy. The paper begins with a presentation of how degenerative variations collectively generate an undesirable urban form. The paper then illustrates how integrative paradigms are conceived a…
New Urbanism as Sustainable Growth
New Urbanism is being promoted as a set of ideas to mitigate sprawl, to encourage sustainable growth, and to facilitate infill development. In this article, the author focuses on the supply side story of New Urbanism to examine its implications for public policy. Specifically, the author evaluates where designers, developers, and planners involved with New Urbanist projects differ (or concur) in their endorsement of New Urbanist principles and in…
Marginal Spaces in the Urban Landscape
In today's increasingly regulated cities, a noticeable pattern of open space between buildings and streets has emerged. The study shows that marginal spaces, defined as open spaces between buildings and the street, are generated as inevitable by-products of urban spatial development. Changes in both societal values and the regulatory processes of urban spatial development can transform marginal spaces into undesirable areas. In this paper, I argu…
New Urbanism as Sustainable Growth
New Urbanism is being promoted as a set of ideas to mitigate sprawl, to encourage sustainable growth, and to facilitate infill development. In this article, the author focuses on the supply side story of New Urbanism to examine its implications for public policy. Specifically, the author evaluates where designers, developers, and planners involved with New Urbanist projects differ (or concur) in their endorsement of New Urbanist principles and in…
Affordable by Design? Inclusionary Housing Insights from Southern California
Many local governments face the challenge of addressing the shortage of affordable housing. This study examines the effectiveness of incentives and construction alternatives available from Southern California cities and those used by developers to address the need for affordable housing, using a survey research method. The results suggest that while density bonus ranks highest among the incentives available from cities, other incentives—design fl…
Marginal Spaces in the Urban Landscape
In today's increasingly regulated cities, a noticeable pattern of open space between buildings and streets has emerged. The study shows that marginal spaces, defined as open spaces between buildings and the street, are generated as inevitable by-products of urban spatial development. Changes in both societal values and the regulatory processes of urban spatial development can transform marginal spaces into undesirable areas. In this paper, I argu…
Form-Based Codes for Downtown Redevelopment
Several cities have adopted form-based codes (FBCs) for downtown redevelopment. Using a multiple–case study method, this article examines the extent to which FBCs adopted by Southern California cities for downtown redevelopment differ from conventional zoning regulations (CZRs) in integrating LEED-ND criteria, which include sustainable design principles. Results show that FBCs generally integrate LEED-ND criteria to a greater extent than do the C…
Innovations in Urban Design and Urban Form
How might innovations in urban design influence urban form? This paper focuses on two types of innovations—identified here as degenerative variations and integrative paradigms—to examine their impact on urban form and to discuss the implications for public policy. The paper begins with a presentation of how degenerative variations collectively generate an undesirable urban form. The paper then illustrates how integrative paradigms are conceived a…
Marginal Spaces in the Urban Landscape
In today's increasingly regulated cities, a noticeable pattern of open space between buildings and streets has emerged. The study shows that marginal spaces, defined as open spaces between buildings and the street, are generated as inevitable by-products of urban spatial development. Changes in both societal values and the regulatory processes of urban spatial development can transform marginal spaces into undesirable areas. In this paper, I argu…
New Urbanism as Sustainable Growth
New Urbanism is being promoted as a set of ideas to mitigate sprawl, to encourage sustainable growth, and to facilitate infill development. In this article, the author focuses on the supply side story of New Urbanism to examine its implications for public policy. Specifically, the author evaluates where designers, developers, and planners involved with New Urbanist projects differ (or concur) in their endorsement of New Urbanist principles and in…
Innovations in Urban Design and Urban Form
How might innovations in urban design influence urban form? This paper focuses on two types of innovations—identified here as degenerative variations and integrative paradigms—to examine their impact on urban form and to discuss the implications for public policy. The paper begins with a presentation of how degenerative variations collectively generate an undesirable urban form. The paper then illustrates how integrative paradigms are conceived a…
Affordable by Design? Inclusionary Housing Insights from Southern California
Many local governments face the challenge of addressing the shortage of affordable housing. This study examines the effectiveness of incentives and construction alternatives available from Southern California cities and those used by developers to address the need for affordable housing, using a survey research method. The results suggest that while density bonus ranks highest among the incentives available from cities, other incentives—design fl…
Form-Based Codes for Downtown Redevelopment
Several cities have adopted form-based codes (FBCs) for downtown redevelopment. Using a multiple–case study method, this article examines the extent to which FBCs adopted by Southern California cities for downtown redevelopment differ from conventional zoning regulations (CZRs) in integrating LEED-ND criteria, which include sustainable design principles. Results show that FBCs generally integrate LEED-ND criteria to a greater extent than do the C…
New Urbanism
The New Urbanism, initially conceived as an anti-sprawl reform movement, evolved into a new paradigm in urban design. Recently, however, some researchers have argued that the popular appeal of New Urbanism has eroded, the movement has lost its significance, and critical research on the broader theme has tapered off. In response, this article investigates whether the movement has lost its currency and explores the future of New Urbanism in the con…
Housing Affordability Crisis and Inequities of Land Use Change
Problem, research strategy, and findings Many fast-growing metropolitan regions face a housing affordability crisis that necessitates cities change their land use policies to address this problem. How do cities in metropolitan regions change their land use policies to equitably address the region’s housing needs? We focused on 180 cities in the Southern California region, which has a shortage of housing for all income groups and a severe shortage…
Housing Affordability Crisis
This thematic issue explores the dimensions of the housing affordability crisis from diverse perspectives. The six articles that comprise this issue differ in terms of their geographic context, challenges associated with housing unaffordability, range of research methods used, and solutions recommended to address the problems. The authors present findings from analyses of quantitative and qualitative data, discuss how to address the housing affor…
The imperatives of TOD regulations
Many U.S. cities are adopting form-based codes (FBCs) instead of conventional zoning codes (CZCs) to encourage sustainability and predictability of built-form outcomes in transit-oriented developments (TODs). This research used a multiple-case study method to examine the extent to which FBCs adopted for TODs differ from CZCs in facilitating sustainable design and in delineating the envisioned built-form. The results reveal that, although there is…
Can TODs Include Affordable Housing
Problem, research strategy, and findings Inclusion of affordable housing in transit-oriented developments (TODs) is necessary for addressing the mobility and shelter needs of transit-dependent and low-income populations. Affordable housing in TODs, however, remains scarce despite state-level policies, interest group advocacy, and developer enthusiasm. We used a multiple case study method and focused on TOD areas in communities with disadvantaged …
Engineering (8 works) · Civil engineering (6 works) · Business (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Environmental planning (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Economic growth (4 works) · Urban planning (4 works) · Affordable housing (3 works) · Housing Market and Economics (3 works)