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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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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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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NYC Proposes Reforms to Accelerate Affordable Housing Delivery
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan to significantly speed up the development of affordable housing, aiming to cut…
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US House Bill Aims to Boost Housing Supply, Drops Build-to-Rent Sale Mandate
The US House of Representatives has introduced the "ROAD to Housing" bill, described by housing industry advocates as significant legislation to increase…
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California Governor Proposes Conditional Homelessness Funding, Linking Aid to Encampment Management
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a significant shift in homelessness funding, tying $500 million in state aid to local efforts to…
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Editorial Debate: ‘Builders’ Mouthpiece’ Accusation Highlights Tensions in US Urban Development Discourse
A recent editorial in *The Urbanist* addresses being labelled a "builders' media mouthpiece" by *The Seattle Times*, revealing deeper tensions and differing…
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Housing Forum and Biking Tour in Kirkland to Address Urban Development Issues
The Urbanist is organising a biking tour in Kirkland focusing on urban development along the Cross Kirkland Corridor, alongside a King County…
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