Computer-implemented methods & systems for determining development potential

A system for determining an actual density capacity available for a geographic area of interest, the system, comprising:

• at least one input interface for receiving information about the geographic area of interest;
• a device configured by software stored in a non-transitory memory device and executed by a processor for generating, using information received via the at least one input interface, to calculate at least one building envelope for the geographic area of interest that is allowable under the zoning code applicable to the geographic area of interest;
• the device additionally configured to generate an actual maximum density capacity available for the geographic area of interest based on the applicable zoning code or the building envelope calculated and on additional factors affecting the geographic area of interest, wherein the maximum allowable density under the zoning code and the actual maximum density capacity available are different;
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• at least one output interface in communication with the device to provide a user with information of the actual maximum density capacity available for the geographic area.