#zoning-laws
#zoning-laws

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.

#housing-policy

fromCity Limits

NYC real estate

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

California

Letters: Bill for housing near transit further threatens neighborhoods

fromwww.amny.com

New York City

Elected officials file amicus brief in support of City of Yes housing plan | amNewYork

from48 hills

NYC politics

Lurie zoning plan has no support at all except the Yimby coalition - 48 hills

NYC real estate

fromCity Limits

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.

California

Letters: Bill for housing near transit further threatens neighborhoods

fromwww.amny.com

New York City

Elected officials file amicus brief in support of City of Yes housing plan | amNewYork

from48 hills

NYC politics

Lurie zoning plan has no support at all except the Yimby coalition - 48 hills

more#housing-policy

California

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.

Boston real estate

fromBoston.com

Land court backs Somerville church's plan for homeless shelter that raised neighborhood concerns

The court ruled that First Church Somerville can open a homeless shelter, protected by the Dover Amendment for religious purposes.

Renovation

fromMission Local

Is historic preservation in San Francisco in a state of decay?

Historic preservation faces significant challenges in San Francisco, exemplified by the near demolition of a historic home once owned by a preservationist.

California

Newsom warns cities of lawsuits over California SB 79 law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens legal action against noncompliant cities regarding a housing reform law for higher density near public transit.

#housing

East Bay real estate

States bet on by-right housing projects on church land

Unused church properties are becoming a solution for housing shortages due to declining attendance and rising affordability issues.

fromTime Out New York

NYC real estate

NYC may let you build a tiny house in your backyard

East Bay real estate

States bet on by-right housing projects on church land

Unused church properties are becoming a solution for housing shortages due to declining attendance and rising affordability issues.

fromTime Out New York

NYC real estate

NYC may let you build a tiny house in your backyard

How neighborly do home additions have to be?

Municipalities are promoting housing density, leading to community debates over construction types and neighborhood aesthetics.

Real estate

fromFast Company

7 months ago

There is a concerning trend emerging among young adults, and the cause is affordability

High housing costs and restricted urban housing supply are pushing many young adults back into parental homes and delaying first-time homeownership.

Law

fromBusiness Matters

Legal Challenges for Adult Business Owners in Texas Explained

Operating an adult business in Houston involves strict regulations, complex zoning laws, and the necessity of legal counsel for compliance and defense.

fromtherealdeal.com

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

Pustilnikov beats Beverly Hills on Builders Remedy

The Linden Drive project was one of the first proposals in Beverly Hills to exploit the legal loophole that lets builders override local planning boards when cities fail to plan for new housing as required by state law.

California

Renovation

How Close to Your Property Line Can You Build a House, Shed or Fence?

Property line distance guidelines vary by municipality, affecting how close homeowners can build to their property line.

fromwww.amny.com

Bronx pol pushes bill to protect cannabis shops after state rule change leaves them in jeopardy; owners demand special session in Albany | amNewYork

A Bronx lawmaker has introduced legislation to shield more than 100 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries from losing their ability to operate after the state's Office of Cannabis Management reinterpreted a key zoning rule last week. The measure would grandfather in any licenses that were approved in error and aims to protect many Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license holders who acted in good faith.

Cannabis

SF politics

fromKqed

Trans Activists Vow to 'Liberate Compton's' Despite Appeal Loss | KQED

Activists seek to replace a private prison with a community resource center in San Francisco's Tenderloin.

#saratoga

fromThe Mercury News

Renovation

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

Renovation

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

fromThe Mercury News

Renovation

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

Renovation

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

These Brooklyn projects will never happen again

The completion of 1042 Atlantic Avenue highlights the challenges and complexities facing residential developers in Brooklyn.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley real estate

Hundreds of affordable homes proposed for North San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

This will not be a complimentary welcome to our laid-back community. During heavy traffic, 49er games and concerts, this bumper-to-bumper traffic cuts through the Alviso community.

San Francisco

San Jose rejects tower project near Valley Fair that residents called a monstrosity'

San Jose officials rejected a high-rise housing proposal that was deemed inappropriate for the neighborhood near Santana Row.

NYC politics

fromAustin Monitor

Texas lawmakers finalize bill limiting property owners' right to protest new homes nearby - Austin Monitor

New Texas bill limits homeowners' power to protest nearby zoning changes, facilitating the construction of necessary housing amid shortages.

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

Goodbye, Bikini Hostel? Miami Beach advances deal to close hostel-turned-shelter

Miami Beach commissioners have advanced a plan for a new luxury development that may displace a homeless shelter, raising community concerns.

Boston real estate

fromBoston.com

Mass. Superior Court rejects towns' claim that MBTA housing law is an 'unfunded mandate'

Massachusetts court dismisses lawsuits from nine towns challenging MBTA Communities Act for lacking concrete evidence and specificity in claims.

NYC parents

fromNew York Post