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Taipei Mayor Candidate Proposes Easing Urban Renewal Rules and Raising FAR

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Chiang Wan-an proposed lowering the initial support threshold for city assistance with urban renewal in Taipei from 75 percent to 50 percent. He also suggested conditionally raising the base floor area ratio from 225 percent to 300 percent for large sites near MRT stations or waterfronts that incorporate public facilities. Puma Shen, his election challenger, argued that these changes would not resolve bottlenecks preventing projects from reaching construction.

From focustaiwan.tw

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The proposals directly impact the feasibility and scale of urban development within Taipei. By lowering the required resident interest threshold and increasing the permitted floor space ratio, the city could assist more difficult projects at an earlier stage.

Kuomintang and Democratic Progressive Party challengers are participating in a mayoral race in Taipei, while Shih Chung-liang addresses policy concerns at a Taipei hearing.

From focustaiwan.tw

Who's involved

  • Chiang Wan-anTaipei mayor candidate who proposed easing urban renewal requirements
  • Puma ShenDemocratic Progressive Party legislator and election challenger to Chiang Wan-an
  • TaipeiThe special municipality and capital city of Taiwan where the proposals apply
  • KuomintangPolitical party of Chiang Wan-an

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