Seattle Social Housing Developer Acquires First Building
The Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) has secured its first property, a 150-unit apartment complex near Pike Place Market, marking a significant…
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Spokane Sees Significant Rise in ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
Data from Spokane reveals that housing types like duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units accounted for nearly 20% of permitted housing units…
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Municipal Groups Urge Congress to Approve Housing Act
Local government associations are advocating for the swift passage of the ROAD to Housing Act, with a key provision described as a…
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Bellevue to Introduce Paid Curbside Parking to Boost Turnover and Fund Transport Upgrades
The city of Bellevue is set to implement a dynamic paid parking program for its curbside spaces, aiming to improve parking availability…
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Chicago Parking Meters to Be Sold Again Amidst Criticisms
The Chicago Tribune's editorial board has voiced strong opposition to a proposed deal to sell the city's parking meter operations for a…
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Streetsblog SF Headlines May 21
A brief look at current urbanism news from Streetsblog SF.
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HUD Releases Housing Regulation ‘Best Practices’ for State and Local Governments
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has published recommendations for local governments aimed at streamlining housing regulations, following a federal…
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King County Candidate Housing Forum to Address Assessor and Council Races
The Urbanist and partners are hosting a King County Candidate Housing Forum on June 10th, focusing on the King County Assessor and…
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Denver Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centres Amid Water and Energy Concerns
Denver City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new data centre permits, citing the need to develop new regulations concerning water…
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Amendments to the ROAD to Housing Bill: Key Differences Emerge Between US House and Senate Versions
Significant amendments have been made to the bipartisan ROAD to Housing bill in the US House, introducing key differences from the Senate's…
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