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Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Could apartments with only one stairway be a solution to L.A.'s housing crisis?

Los Angeles may allow a single stairway in up to six-story residential buildings, easing development on small lots while raising evacuation safety concerns.
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Two London neighbourhoods are getting nearly 4,000 new homes

Building new homes takes a long, long time. Often, developments get stuck in the planning system for years and years before they finally start construction, and that means housing isn't getting built fast enough to keep up with demand. But the government has come up with a scheme that it hopes will solve that. Two London neighbourhoods are among six sites in England that have just been added to the government's New Homes Accelerator programme.
London politics
London politics
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Blackheath Station: why is this south London development so controversial?

Plans to build 45 homes on Blackheath Station car park have sparked local opposition and celebrity objections over scale and conservation area impact.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

9-story housing next to Cheese Board? Berkeley could OK taller buildings on 3 popular streets

Berkeley may raise height limits along Solano, College and Shattuck avenues to allow taller apartment buildings and add housing in wealthy neighborhoods.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: ESPN Cancels Colin Kaepernick Documentary, Likely to Placate Trump

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: ESPN Cancels Colin Kaepernick Documentary, Likely to Placate Trump

NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Unexpected NYC neighborhood sets housing record with 3,700-plus units built in 2025 - and there are thousands more to come

Downtown Brooklyn completed over 3,700 housing units in the first half of 2025, marking its largest housing year ever.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Greenwich's Art Deco town hall 'to become flats'

Greenwich Council has approved plans to convert Meridian House into housing, including 73 residential units with affordable options and renewed public access to the clock tower.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

San Jose housing development gets smaller and pivots to townhomes

The project at 5670 Camden Ave. would produce 108 townhouse units, pivoting from an initial plan of 136 residences and a self-storage center.
Silicon Valley real estate
#san-jose
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara housing project site is seized through loan foreclosure

BrightSpire Capital has seized a development site for 950 housing units in Santa Clara from Related California due to foreclosure.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Angela Rayner warned thousands of new homes at risk of dangerous lead pollution

A housing project in Kent is paused due to lead pollution risks, despite government plans for rapid housebuilding.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Crews Contain 167-Acre Brush Fire in Solano County at 30%

A brush fire in Solano County burned 167 acres and was 30% contained by 4 p.m.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Midtown South Rezoning Passes City Council With Ease

Midtown's rezoning plan aims to add approximately 10,000 homes, including 3,000 affordable units, signaling changing attitudes toward housing development.
fromHarlem, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Apartments Atop Manhattan Subway Station Moves Closer To Reality

This project is a rare chance to meet two of our city's urgent needs at once: building housing and advancing Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway.
New York City
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Mayor of London to get new powers to build homes on TfL land

The Mayor of London will gain powers for housing development on Transport for London land through a clause in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
#brentwood
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago
London

The London Buzz - 7th August 2025

Brentwood residents call for better property protection amid plans for a 3,700-home development.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
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Shop 'left empty for years' earmarked for new restaurant

A Brentwood shop that has been empty could reopen as a restaurant if planning permissions are granted.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Berkeley's vacant Oxford Elementary site is for sale for $3M

The former Oxford Elementary School site is up for sale following a study revealing significant earthquake vulnerabilities.
#data-center
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

New homes, hotel and student block planned for narrow site by Hendon station

New towers planned next to Hendon station include homes, a student housing block, and a hotel with communal gardens.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: What affordable housing costs in the real world, not Mamdani's

The cost of affordable housing projects often exceeds $936,000 per unit, contrary to promises of affordability by political candidates.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

City approves 8-story apartment building in South Berkeley, despite neighbors' concerns

The City Council approved an eight-story, 97-unit apartment building at 2655 Shattuck Ave.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Housing Unit Infonavit CTM Culhuacan Square / AMASA Estudio, Andrea Lopez + Agustin Pereyra

Culhuacán is the largest Infonavit housing unit in Mexico City, with around 15,000 homes built mainly for the middle and working classes.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

A Mini City Will Be Built Near Boston-Here's Why

Cambridge Point plans to develop over 2,000 housing units near Alewife MBTA station.
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fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Some neighbors see progress, others see peril in South Lamar rezoning - Austin Monitor

Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for Density Bonus 90, enabling over 300 housing units on South Lamar Boulevard.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Wandsworth unveils 'growth plan' which could see 14,000 new homes in next decade

Wandsworth Council's growth plan aims to build over 14,000 new homes in the borough within the next decade, covering areas like Battersea, Nine Elms, Clapham Junction, and Wandsworth Town.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Empty hospital used for films to become housing

"The proposal represents a rare opportunity to sensitively, sustainably, and inclusively regenerate a nationally important building. It will address Hammersmith and Fulham's acute needs by delivering new market and affordable homes, and elderly care accommodation."
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the Plan To Build a Mini City Near Boston

Cambridge has historically had a housing shortage, contributing to rising costs for both renters and homebuyers in a city with a strong job market.
Real estate
Real estate
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Housing development plans for former Flushing Airport site in Queens face community opposition

Large-scale housing development in College Point faces opposition due to infrastructure concerns and environmental impacts.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Say what you like about Haughey, he knew how to unblock planning,' says former Fianna Fail minister

Government needs to adopt decisive strategies to overcome planning blockages for housing development.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No shops, no schools': homes in England built without basic amenities

Thousands of homes in England lack necessary community infrastructure, leaving families without access to essential services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We have to move': historic village of Tempsford reels from plan to swell its 600 residents to 350,000

Tempsford is set for transformation with plans for new homes and a railway station connecting major cities.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Palo Alto approves 368-apartment complex on El Camino Real - San Jose Spotlight

The updates under consideration strike an important balance, offering developers the clarity and flexibility required to build housing in a time of dire need for more units.
Real estate
#planning-permission
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

Could a quiet planning reform finally help self-builders break ground?

A new 'medium-site' planning category could simplify approval for small-scale housing projects, enhancing opportunities for self-builders.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

Councillors shouldn't be able to veto approved self build sites, new report says

Councillors can block homes on allocated housing sites, complicating the planning process for self-builders.
#california-environmental-quality-act
Real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

In Brookline, a mostly vacant office park could soon become one of the largest developments in town history

Plans for a 600-unit mixed-use complex in Brookline have been delayed due to neighborhood concerns and permitting issues.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Fact check: Did Adams really out-build Bloomberg and de Blasio combined?

Adams claimed his administration would build more housing in one term than Bloomberg and de Blasio did combined, a statement that raises skepticism due to past achievements.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

5 Key Takeaways: State-by-State Savings Under Trump's New Tax Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act details financial benefits for Americans across states, including wage increases, tax exemptions for seniors, and new housing units.
#real-estate
#community-opposition
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

ESB boss acknowledges stress caused to 80 families locked out of new homes without power

ESB Networks is working to resolve electricity connection delays for 80 households at Sand Wood estate in Portlaoise.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

CA Carpenters Union Helped Reduce Red Tape Blocking New Housing Construction

The carpenters' union has significantly influenced California's housing policy reforms by supporting developer-friendly legislation and challenging traditional labor demands.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Developers sue Los Gatos over builder's remedy project application

Los Gatos developer files suit against town over application requirements for a builder's remedy housing project amid ongoing disputes.
#california
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Federal government loans $650M to build nearly 1,300 rental units near Scarborough Town Centre | CBC News

Federal government loans $650 million for 1,285 new rental units in Scarborough, including 268 affordable housing units.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga officials grapple with city's history while meeting modern standards

Saratoga is updating its downtown development guidelines to balance historical charm with modern designs through objective design standards.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It's absolutely ready to live in' - 80 families locked out of new homes waiting for link to power grid

Half of the country's electricity substations lack sufficient capacity to connect new developments, which has resulted in 80 families in Portlaoise waiting months to move into their homes.
Miscellaneous
#micro-studios
#havering-council
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

A Vision for Sustainable Growth in Silicon Valley

Santa Clara County focuses on Transit-Oriented Communities to promote sustainable housing and job growth in the Bay Area.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Major Stratford housing scheme goes over budget

Cabinet members approved a scheme to spend up to £91.5 million on building 179 new homes in Bridge Road, reducing social rent homes to 45.
Real estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

As charter commission prepares to put five ballot proposals to voters, council members scramble to try to hold onto local power | amNewYork

New Yorkers may vote on ballot measures limiting council members' power over land use, facing resistance from those advocating for local control.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

New homes planned for four-storey extension to former Hornchurch offices

Plans have been submitted for seven new homes at the back of a former office block in Hornchurch, consisting of two one-bed, four three-bed and one four-bed units.
Renovation
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 8th July 2025

Newham Council plans to exceed its budget on housing while reducing the number of homes offered.
New York City
fromsilive
1 month ago

Staten Island NYCHA developments receive major upgrades from $1.2B state funding

Staten Island housing developments received over $1 billion in state funding for significant upgrades.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Next Santa Clara County assessor could reshape the valley - San Jose Spotlight

The upcoming special election for Santa Clara County Assessor significantly influences housing development and school funding in Silicon Valley.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sunnyvale moves to preserve commercial space in Village Centers amid housing push

New development standards in Sunnyvale require commercial spaces in Village Centers to balance residential growth with retail services.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Sunnyvale's retail protection plan falls short - San Jose Spotlight

The overall intent of the Village Center Master Plan is to redefine zoning for seven aging retail spaces, potentially impacting existing grocery stores in the area.
California
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford multi-storey car park demolition amongst latest Havering plans

The planned demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford is part of a major redevelopment plan to create 106 new homes and commercial units.
Renovation
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

All the latest planning applications in Sutton including house demolition

Plans have been submitted to Sutton Council to demolish a house on Croydon Road, Beddington, and replace it with two new two-storey dwellings complete with garages and dedicated cycle- and refuse-storage.
Renovation
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford car park to be bulldozed for 100 homes under new plans

The five-storey car park Angel Way in Romford will be demolished to build 106 houses, with additional space for shops and community facilities to enhance the area.
Renovation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Bexley to pay 1.1million to advance planning application for new family homes

Bexley Council plans to invest 1.1 million to advance a proposal for 71 new homes in Bexleyheath.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

It turns out some real estate people like Zohran Mamdani

Gideon Friedman donated $50,000 to a super PAC for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign, showing support for progressive housing policies.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Erith post office could be partially bulldozed for new flats and townhouses

Erith High Street post office is proposed to be partially demolished for new housing development.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

As many as nine new homes could be built on Bromley Common green belt

Plans for up to nine new homes next to Fishers Wood Grove on Bromley Common are under consideration by Bromley Council.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Major 1,400-home development in Canning Town moves step closer

We are delighted to have reached this stage in the process for the Limmo Peninsula, bringing us a step closer to bringing this new development in the heart of east London to life.
London
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Developers lay out their latest vision for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course

The proposed Pleasant Hills development, featuring 2,000 homes, aims to balance community input with the urgent housing needs of San Jose, according to developer Tony Arreola.
San Francisco
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Milpitas mayor spotlights housing, city budget in State of the City address

Milpitas is undergoing significant growth with new housing and eco-friendly initiatives, as highlighted by Mayor Carmen Montano in the State of the City Address.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

'New homes near us will cause gridlock'

Construction is underway for 191 homes, raising concerns about infrastructure and road safety among residents due to high-density development in the green belt.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Funding boost for DLR extension to Thamesmead is 'a huge step forward'

Investment in DLR extension will enhance transportation in Thamesmead, promoting sustainable travel and enabling housing and community development.
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