The Garden State Takes a New Approach to Expanding Affordable Housing
Recent legislation in New Jersey could provide inspiration for eliminating affordable housing hurdles in other places with strong housing markets
What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops
Two recent studies look at the factors hindering housing development near rapid transit
Models of Affordability: Houston, Beyond Zoning
Limited land use regulations have certainly helped the city's housing affordability, but for low-income residents, policies such as inclusionary zoning may not be enough
The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development
Minneapolis has managed to increase housing supply while keeping rents in check. The key? New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction
New Law Streamlines San Francisco's Approval Process for Housing
The Constraints Reduction Legislation aims to speed up the permitting process for the construction of much-needed housing in the city
Atlanta Urban Infill Project Innovates With Off-Site Methods
Clayton's CrossMod homes in Atlanta show how combining off-site construction with flexible urban zoning policies could move the needle for affordable housing
Government + Policy
New Law Streamlines San Francisco's Approval Process for Housing
The Constraints Reduction Legislation aims to speed up the permitting process for the construction of much-needed housing in the city
Affordability
Atlanta Urban Infill Project Innovates With Off-Site Methods
Clayton's CrossMod homes in Atlanta show how combining off-site construction with flexible urban zoning policies could move the needle for affordable housing
Planning + Development
City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier
New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., are among the cities advocating to alter zoning laws and building codes to allow for more office-to-residential conversions
NAHB
NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers
NAHB Chairman's Message: An NAHB Land Development Committee working group is creating educational resources to help make land-use policy information more accessible
Zoning
Colorado Lawmakers Push for Updated Zoning Regulations to Combat Statewide Housing Crisis
After years of underbuilding due to outdated zoning laws, state lawmakers worry that Colorado is unprepared to welcome an influx of migrating homebuyers
Government + Policy
HUD Announces Plans to Reintroduce Obama-Era Rule to Combat Housing Discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to bring back a fair housing rule that will address and rectify discriminatory zoning laws
Zoning
Strict Zoning Laws Are Forcing Homeowners to Expand Underground
Homeowners looking to add square footage to their homes in regions with strict zoning laws are digging deep to create spacious and luxurious 'McBasements'
New-Home Sales
How Many New Homes Will It Take to Fix the Housing Shortage?
The U.S. is facing a housing shortage, so why aren’t more homes being built?
Zoning
Denver Housing Supply Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Could ADUs Be a Solution?
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Denver would help combat the growing housing crisis, but regulatory challenges stand in the way
Housing Policy + Finance
New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods
Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed
