Helena Habitat for Humanity Aims to Build 1,000 Affordable Homes
A new Habitat for Humanity project in Helena, Mont., aims to deliver 1,000 affordable housing units and outdoor community amenities
How Eminent Domain May Be Used to Respond to Climate Crises
Eminent domain, which grants the government power to take private property for public use, has displaced thousands of Americans for the sake of infrastructure in the past, but it may be used for a better purpose in a global climate crisis
Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships
Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more
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
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
North Carolina Habitat for Humanity Buys 100 Acres of Land for Workforce Housing
The Sandhills, NC, office recently bought 100 acres of land to build workforce housing for hundreds of families
Accessibility
On Aging Well, and How Builders Can Help
As Americans get older, we want to remain in our homes without feeling isolated. Home builders are increasingly taking steps to meet these needs
Planning + Development
The Patch: an Agrihood in the City
A conceptual design from KTGY Architecture & Planning aims to bring the benefits of locally grown food to existing urban neighborhoods
Discussion: Houston's Zoning Question, Post-Harvey
Before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area in September of this year, its sprawl had already been a topic of hot debate. Houston is the largest…
Dying Malls Could Become New Homes
In California’s suburbs, several plans are in the works to turn near-vacant shopping malls into new mixed-use housing developments.…
Where Are Distressed Neighborhoods in America?
The Economic Innovation Group, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization, recently released a report and interactive tool showing …
Government Regulations And Fees Drive Up Minnesota Home Prices
The Twin Cities ranked first in housing costs among the 20 largest metro areas
Home Builders Are Building Larger Homes On Smaller Lots
Based on CoreLogic public records data for single-family homes and townhouses, home builders are building…
Lawns Are Falling Out Of Favor With Homeowners
A lush green lawn takes plenty of time, money, and energy to maintain, and an increasing number of homeowners are saying that it’s no…
Sleep-Deprived Teenagers Suffer Due To Urban Sprawl
Researchers say that high school students need at least nine hours of sleep per night. Logistically, that’s impossible.
…Downtown Detroit Gets First New High-Rise Apartment Building In 25 Years
Detroit is the toughest place to try to start an urban renaissance, but ambitious developers are giving it their best shot.
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