Planning News
Planning News
Albuquerque Continues to Crack Down on Problem Motels with New Law
Distressed Lodging Ordinance Passed to Address Problem Properties.
Notorious North Valley Motel Shut Down Following Code Violations, Criminal Activity
City Inspection Finds Numerous Violations, Spurs Closure of Court John Motel.
City Encourages More Small Safe Outdoor Spaces
Land near Gateway West offered to support community-led efforts.
Cooling Systems Now Required in All Rental Units
O-59 Amends the Uniform Housing Code, Strengthens Tenant Protections.
Planning Department Provides ABQ-PLAN Update
Vendor Tyler Technologies working transition backlog with “ABQ-PLAN”.
Problematic Days Inn Hotel Shut Down
City Inspections Find Significant Health and Safety Violations.
Crime-Laden Motel 6 Latest in Problematic Property Closures
Nearly 600 police calls, numerous code violations lead to City’s shut down.
Ordinance Introduced to Curb Criminal Activity at Problematic Motels
Council to decide on measure that ensures motels do not facilitate criminal behavior.
ABQ Commuters Get Even More Scooter Options
Beam e-scooters bringing a fleet of 1,000 e-scooters to ABQ.
Cleaning Up Central: City Closes Another Crime-Ridden Motel
Problematic Property Bow and Arrow Lodge closed after inspection finds numerous violations.
New City Software Streamlines Home Projects and Housing Development
“ABQ-PLAN” Simplifies Permitting for Small Renovations and Large Developments.
Transformational Planning Upgrade Coming to Albuquerque
A temporary pause in service announced during the transition to new modernized system, “ABQ-PLAN”.
Cleaning Up Central: City Closes Crime-Ridden Motel
Problem Property Loma Verde Motel closed after inspection finds numerous violations
Cleaner, Safer, and Getting Up to Code
City’s Code Enforcement Hard at Work Helping Residents and Businesses.
ABQ Commuters Get More Scooter Options
Lime e-scooters brings fleet of 500 e-scooters to the Duke City
City Releases New Online Tool to Advance Housing
“Fast Housing” identifies site plans that can be expedited at no extra charge
City Prioritizes Development for Permanent Housing in Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas, Centers, and Corridors
City Council Passes R-24-22
Central Avenue Bridge Crossing Site Designated as Historic Landmark
City Council votes to protect landmark that helped reshape Route 66
Clearing the Way for Safer Neighborhoods
Mayor Keller to Signs Legislation that Streamlines Demolition Process for Unsafe Buildings
Casita Construction Just Got Easier and Cheaper
City’s Planning Department Provides Free Casita Construction Plans to Community
City Demolishes Unsafe Structures to Improve Neighborhood Safety
Planning Department razes problem property.
City Updates Development Review Process
City Planning Development Review Board Transitions to Development Hearing Officer.
Clearing the Way for New Housing Forward Initiative
City Planning Department continues demolishing unsafe structures to make room for new housing.
City Adds Climate and Geography as Considerations for Building Design
Update to the IDO part of advancing the Mayor’s sustainability efforts
City Demolishes One of ABQ’s Worst Problem Properties
Cleaning up our city and taking action on problematic and nuisance properties
City, Planning Department Launch Problematic Properties Program
Residents can track progress on 15 worst nuisance and substandard properties across the city, properties that have been successfully remediated
Planning Department Has Launched New Website for Short Term Rental Properties
Taxes collected through the site will contribute to Albuquerque’s Tourism economy
Community Planning Assessments to Continue through August
Next Focus Groups Start Monday, April 19/A New Way of Engaging Communities in Long Range Planning