The Urbanist Announces June Housing Forum and July Fundraiser
The Urbanist is hosting a candidate forum on housing policy and a summer fundraiser event, bringing together candidates and supporters to discuss…
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US Homelessness Sees Modest Drop Following Record Highs, HUD Report Indicates
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released its annual report, showing a 3% decrease in homelessness nationwide. This…
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Palo Alto Pursues ‘Pro-Housing’ Designation Amidst Shifting Stance on Density
The Californian city, historically resistant to growth, is seeking a state designation that could unlock significant funding for housing projects by demonstrating…
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Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex Highlights Funding Complexities
A new $197 million housing development in Milwaukee, set to become Wisconsin's largest private affordable housing complex, underscores the intricate financial mechanisms…
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Pacific Northwest Grapples with “Right to Cooling” Amidst Rising Heat Extremes
Tenant advocates are pushing for legislation requiring landlords to install cooling systems as extreme heat events become more frequent, while some progress…
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Bellevue eyes expansion of housing incentives for developers
The city of Bellevue is considering extending a successful incentive program that encourages apartment construction by offering reduced affordability requirements to more…
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Seattle Debates Deep Cuts to Housing Affordability Fees Amidst Development Slowdown
A proposal to drastically reduce fees that fund affordable housing in Seattle is facing strong opposition, as advocates argue it could cripple…
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Denver Pioneers Sewage-Powered Thermal Energy Network
Denver is repurposing its historic steam heating system to use wastewater heat for 11 downtown buildings, aiming for significant cost savings and…
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Seattle’s Housing Growth Plan Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact Claims
An opinion piece in The Urbanist argues that opposition to Seattle's Comprehensive Plan wrongly blames new housing for environmental threats, diverting attention…
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Community Raffle Aims to Prioritise Local Residents in New Housing Development
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, has launched an innovative public-private partnership to offer a "first dibs" opportunity for new single-family homes to existing…
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