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#urban-development

Rampant NYC development killing Second Avenue's character - and luxury is squashing food culture

New luxury apartment developments should include affordable restaurants to prevent displacement of local businesses.

Friday's Headlines: City of 'Yes, But' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The City Council approved Mayor Adams's 'City of Yes for Housing' plan to reform zoning laws, aiming to construct 80,000 new homes.

Queens BP Donovan Richards offers conditional support for Mayor's 'City of Yes' housing plan - QNS

Queens Borough President supports the City of Yes housing plan to tackle the housing crisis by increasing affordable housing units and easing zoning laws.

Proponents of Adams' controversial 'City of Yes' housing plan rally outside City Hall

Supporters rallied for Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan, advocating for major zoning changes to address housing shortages in New York.

San Francisco Developer Unveils Plans for New 22-Story Ocean Beach Project | KQED

The proposal includes 446 units with a focus on affordable senior housing and streamlined development processes.

How zoning can reshape communities - this time for better | Cornell Chronicle

Zoning laws historically shaped urban development, leading to negative transformations in cities like Hartford, but can also be a tool for positive change.

Rampant NYC development killing Second Avenue's character - and luxury is squashing food culture

New luxury apartment developments should include affordable restaurants to prevent displacement of local businesses.

Friday's Headlines: City of 'Yes, But' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The City Council approved Mayor Adams's 'City of Yes for Housing' plan to reform zoning laws, aiming to construct 80,000 new homes.

Queens BP Donovan Richards offers conditional support for Mayor's 'City of Yes' housing plan - QNS

Queens Borough President supports the City of Yes housing plan to tackle the housing crisis by increasing affordable housing units and easing zoning laws.

Proponents of Adams' controversial 'City of Yes' housing plan rally outside City Hall

Supporters rallied for Mayor Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan, advocating for major zoning changes to address housing shortages in New York.

San Francisco Developer Unveils Plans for New 22-Story Ocean Beach Project | KQED

The proposal includes 446 units with a focus on affordable senior housing and streamlined development processes.

How zoning can reshape communities - this time for better | Cornell Chronicle

Zoning laws historically shaped urban development, leading to negative transformations in cities like Hartford, but can also be a tool for positive change.
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Tree falls on house, zoning law change, guns found at Berkeley High

Berkeley is altering zoning laws to stimulate growth in research and development labs.
Concerns about safety intensify after weapons were found in a local high school.
#housing-affordability

The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?

The housing crisis in America continues with skyrocketing costs and a significant shortage of homes, impacting millions of Americans' ability to secure housing.

States With Lower Incomes Have Higher Home Ownership Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Younger people in expensive states often can't afford homes due to high costs and restrictive zoning laws.

StorageCafe: Texas leads the way for middle housing growth

The U.S. housing crisis could be mitigated by increasing middle housing inventory, which remains underdeveloped compared to single-family and multifamily options.

The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?

The housing crisis in America continues with skyrocketing costs and a significant shortage of homes, impacting millions of Americans' ability to secure housing.

States With Lower Incomes Have Higher Home Ownership Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Younger people in expensive states often can't afford homes due to high costs and restrictive zoning laws.

StorageCafe: Texas leads the way for middle housing growth

The U.S. housing crisis could be mitigated by increasing middle housing inventory, which remains underdeveloped compared to single-family and multifamily options.
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#affordable-housing

City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

New York City passed a historic housing plan to create over 80,000 homes in 15 years.

The Daily Dirt: Group says City of Yes means no for Brooklyn project

Community group opposes housing project citing insufficient affordable housing and seeks legal action for more comprehensive planning under new zoning regulations.

Chorus Of Boos Greet Windsor Terrace Developers At Town Hall Monday

The proposed 13-story apartment development in Windsor Terrace faces community opposition and legal challenges, despite plans for affordable housing units.

Walmart sells this tiny house for less than $16,000

Walmart.com offers tiny houses alongside regular retail items, highlighting accessible housing innovations for consumers.

Fisch unveils 12-story builder's remedy project in Beverly Hills

Fisch Properties is developing a 12-story apartment building in Beverly Hills using a builder's remedy to bypass local zoning laws while ensuring affordable housing.

City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

New York City passed a historic housing plan to create over 80,000 homes in 15 years.

The Daily Dirt: Group says City of Yes means no for Brooklyn project

Community group opposes housing project citing insufficient affordable housing and seeks legal action for more comprehensive planning under new zoning regulations.

Chorus Of Boos Greet Windsor Terrace Developers At Town Hall Monday

The proposed 13-story apartment development in Windsor Terrace faces community opposition and legal challenges, despite plans for affordable housing units.

Walmart sells this tiny house for less than $16,000

Walmart.com offers tiny houses alongside regular retail items, highlighting accessible housing innovations for consumers.

Fisch unveils 12-story builder's remedy project in Beverly Hills

Fisch Properties is developing a 12-story apartment building in Beverly Hills using a builder's remedy to bypass local zoning laws while ensuring affordable housing.
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#housing-policy

Study: We Can Build Our Way out of Climate Change - Streetsblog USA

Densifying single-family housing areas can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on cars.

Weston votes down MBTA Communities Act zoning proposal

Weston's rejection of the rezoning proposal risks ineligibility for state grants and enforcement under the new multi-family housing law.

Study: We Can Build Our Way out of Climate Change - Streetsblog USA

Densifying single-family housing areas can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on cars.

Weston votes down MBTA Communities Act zoning proposal

Weston's rejection of the rezoning proposal risks ineligibility for state grants and enforcement under the new multi-family housing law.
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#housing-crisis

Why NYC's most affordable housing may already be available

Antiquated NYC housing laws limit rental opportunities, worsening the housing shortage and impacting those with extra rooms.

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

Map: Deadline looms for 130 MBTA Communities. What's next for your town.

The MBTA Communities Act mandates towns to allow multi-family housing, addressing housing shortages amid strong local opposition.

Op-Ed | Everyday New Yorkers must step up and say yes' to City of Yes | amNewYork

The housing crisis in New York demands immediate government action to support working-class residents and create more housing opportunities.

Why NYC's most affordable housing may already be available

Antiquated NYC housing laws limit rental opportunities, worsening the housing shortage and impacting those with extra rooms.

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

Map: Deadline looms for 130 MBTA Communities. What's next for your town.

The MBTA Communities Act mandates towns to allow multi-family housing, addressing housing shortages amid strong local opposition.

Op-Ed | Everyday New Yorkers must step up and say yes' to City of Yes | amNewYork

The housing crisis in New York demands immediate government action to support working-class residents and create more housing opportunities.
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Want Parking? Kiss Goodbye Half of the Projected Housing in 'City Of Yes' - Streetsblog New York City

Parking regulations significantly impact housing development in New York City; limiting them could reduce projected housing units by up to 50%.

Can You Run a Restaurant Out of Your House? More Areas Now Say Yes to Cooking Up a Side Hustle at Home

Michelin-starred chef Masa Sasaki's sushi pop-up was canceled due to zoning laws, highlighting challenges faced by home-based culinary enterprises.

Call Your Mother's Georgetown Location Lives on-for Now - Washingtonian

The future of Call Your Mother in Georgetown is uncertain, with zoning disputes leading to a scheduled vote on operations.

This New Design Trend is Making Multigenerational Living Easier

ADUs are increasingly popular for accommodating aging parents, providing independence while maintaining close family ties.

Residents near one of Toronto's tiniest streets could be banned from building garden suites | CBC News

Residents near Craven Road are disappointed by the city's proposal to amend zoning laws that would prevent garden suites on their narrow street.

A silent culprit behind the housing market's shortage of entry-level homes

Economies of scale in homebuilding favor larger homes, lowering cost per square foot and impacting housing availability in America.

$800 million and nothing to show: How activists derailed Silicon Valley billionaires' dream city

Tech investors, despite their resources, face significant local resistance in their ambitious project to build a new city in Solano County.

Ten Things They Don't Tell You About Tiny Homes - Yanko Design

Constant battle with space in tiny homes demands creative storage solutions.
Zoning laws and legal hurdles can complicate finding a spot for a tiny home.

Pastor Faces Charges For Giving The Homeless A Place To Sleep

Religious freedom does not exempt churches from zoning laws
Church pastor facing criminal charges for allowing homeless people to take refuge in his church

Op-Ed | Honoring Dr. King's Legacy by fighting for fair housing | amNewYork

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for fair housing and the Fair Housing Act to combat discriminatory practices in housing.
New York City has a history of discrimination and segregation that needs to be addressed by dismantling outdated zoning laws.

Austin has a high rate of segregation between homeowners and renters, study finds - Austin Monitor

The Austin metro area has high levels of renter and homeowner segregation due to zoning laws restricting rental housing construction.
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