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
Developer Pays $9 Million to Settle Defect Suit
A California developer agreed last month to pay $9 million to settle a construction defect lawsuit than go to trial.
Portland, Ore. Gets Façade Lift
Over the last 20 years, most of the infill development in the city of Portland, Ore. Has consisted of garage-domnated row houses.
Just like Lots, Solutions Are Few and Far Between
The Portland city government's official position is their new base zone design standards are a response to past construction standards that have negatively impacted the livability and safety of surrounding neighborhoods.
Report Lists most Sprawl-threatened Cities
As the topic of suburban sprawl and antigrowth legislation heats up with the upcoming federal elections, the Sierra Club recently released its second annual report on sprawl.
The case for Expanding Low-Income Crdit Program
An important provision of tax legislation recently passed by congress would expand funding for the Low-Income housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, spurring the creation of 28,000 additional units of affordable rental housing every year.
The Legal Trail to Del Monte Dunes
Builders and developers have been winning arguments before the Supreme Court for several years now, each time building on the legal ground of their previous victory.
Supreme Court Rules on Land-Use Case
In what some have called a landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court has braced individual property owners' rights over government regulation.
Making Accessible Understandable
Since the accessibility guidelines of the Fair Housing Act were issued in 1991, NAHB has made concerted efforts to educate members about their obligation to comply with the requirements.
