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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
Credit for Builders Still Tight But Shows Some Easing
Credit for residential AD&C remained constrained during Q4 2023, but the good news is that tightening is less widespread than in recent quarters
Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose
Using state and city funds, San Jose, Calif., is embarking on repurposing another of the city's hotels to create much-needed housing
Record Number of Office-to-Apartment Conversions in Major Metros
The urban landscape in many cities is undergoing a shift, with more than a fourfold increase in office-to-apartment conversions since 2021
California Impact Fees Case Comes Before Supreme Court
The case, which asks how far cities and counties must go to justify impact fees, could have major consequences for housing in California and across the nation
A Smart Single-Family Infill Development Recalls Traditional European Charm and Detail
A compact infill lot transformed into a community of seven luxury single-family homes serves as a model for smart land use and engaging design
Planning + Development
Los Angeles Affordable Senior Development Includes Units for Formerly Homeless
Third Thyme, a 104-unit senior housing development in Los Angeles, is currently under construction with the help of $12 million in additional funding
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
Energy Efficiency
Is It Possible to Build Affordable Homes That Are Also Energy Efficient?
These developers see no reason why affordable housing can't also be sustainable
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
Q+A
Arx City’s Approach to Underwriting Deals With AI
Born out of frustration with time-consuming, inefficient deal sourcing, Tomas Garcia started Arx City with his brother to speed the underwriting process and increase housing inventory
Planning + Development
Why Are Developers Building Luxury Condos in Cities Facing an Affordable Housing Crisis?
While the supply of affordable housing units is falling in America's largest cities, luxury condo development is on the rise
Build to Rent
Debunking 6 Myths About Office-to-Residential Conversions
While vacant office space can be repurposed into housing that cities currently desperately need, there are a variety of myths and realities associated with doing so
Design
Developer Test Drives New Concept: Turnkey, Luxury One-Bedroom Bungalows
Designing and building the award-winning Bungalows—508-square-foot, one-bedroom luxury homes—was a risk The Beach Company opted to take … and it paid off
Demographics
How Homes and Neighborhoods Are Making Millennials and Gen Z Lonelier
The housing affordability crisis and design of American homes and neighborhoods may be hampering community connection and exacerbating the loneliness epidemic
Housing Policy + Finance
Oregon Takes Action to Tackle Its Housing Shortage
Oregon moves to address its housing crisis and boost new housing development as quickly as possible
