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
Filling in the Middle
Developers are increasingly addressing the need for a greater variety of housing options for middle-income households, or…
Real Estate's Battleground
Homeowners along the border of the United States and Mexico are increasingly concerned that the federal government will seize their property, and…
This Week's Codes and Standards, February 11
Fire sprinkler law, how downtown investment pays off for cities and regions, ISO publishes first global BIM standards, NYPL branch project to include affordable housing, tightening existing home envelopes in Boston to meet climate goals
Affordability's Zoning Reform Question
Zoning reform has emerged as a popular solution in the national debate surrounding…
Planning + Development
KTGY's Bill Ramsey on Overcoming the Stigma Surrounding Density
Are there cracks in the anti-density wall for residential development?
Zoning
New Study Complicates Zoning Reform
A new study of upzoning in Chicago, published in the journal…
Expert Says 'Don't Miss Out' on These Communities
Don Walker, managing principal and CFO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, offers insights on why…
Regulations
Revised Waters Rule a Victory for Builders
NAHB Policy Briefing: The Trump administration’s proposed new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) represents an important regulatory victory for the National Association of Home Builders and its members
Minneapolis 'Boldly' Making History for Zoning, Community Engagement
In December 2018, Minneapolis City Council approved its…
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 7
Pittsburgh City Council's task force on construction industry fraud, a call for policymakers to take "forceful action" to alleviate housing shortage, NYC elevators' safety 'found lacking', buyer desire for healthier homes, and the struggle to get home insurance on homes at risk for wildfire
