The 30% Housing Affordability Rule Is Officially Obsolete
Decades-old guidance suggesting housing should cost no more than 30% of income is no longer a realistic benchmark for many, forcing significant…
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St. Augustine Unveils Major Affordable Housing Development
A new 92-unit development aims to address housing affordability in St. Augustine, Florida, offering one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for residents earning…
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Supportive Housing Data Shows Success Amidst Funding Concerns
New data from King County highlights the effectiveness of permanent supportive housing in reducing homelessness and involvement with the justice system, even…
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Tacoma Sees 62% Surge in Housing Pipeline Post-Zoning Overhaul
A year after implementing significant zoning changes, Tacoma has experienced a substantial increase in housing permits, indicating a positive response to relaxed…
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Atlanta Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Homeless Displacement Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Advocates raise concerns that Atlanta may repeat past patterns of arresting and displacing unhoused residents during major events, as seen during the…
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King County Council Candidates Debate Housing and Experience at Urbanist Forum
Progressive candidates for King County Council District 2, Rebecca Saldaña and Toshiko Hasegawa, outlined their visions for housing and development at a…
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Los Angeles Voters to Decide on Charter Reforms and Mansion Tax Amendments
Los Angeles voters will consider several charter amendments and an amendment to the controversial Measure ULA, following a marathon City Council session.…
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Harvard Report Highlights Housing Challenges: Construction Slows, Sales Stagnate, Costs Rise
A new report from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies points to a challenging landscape for housing in 2026, with declining…
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Urban Disorder Debate Highlights Divergent Views on Individualism and Public Order
A recent podcast discussion explores the complex issue of urban disorder, examining its links to individualism and the potential for different approaches…
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Washington State Clarifies E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Definitions to Enhance Safety
A new law in Washington State aims to improve safety on public roads by establishing clearer distinctions between e-bikes and electric motorcycles,…
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