The Housing Crisis: Mismatched Supply and Evolving Neighbourhoods
A conversation from Des Moines highlights the nuanced challenges of housing affordability, focusing on the mismatch between housing types and the need…
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Sioux Falls Accelerates Affordable Housing Initiatives
The city of Sioux Falls is actively supporting multiple affordable housing projects, aiming to address a significant waiting list for rental assistance…
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Massachusetts ADU Law Falls Short of Housing Production Goals
A new state law intended to boost accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction in Massachusetts has produced fewer new homes than anticipated, with…
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West Coast Cities Explore Vacancy Taxes to Combat Housing Shortages
Facing high commercial vacancies and escalating housing needs, cities like Portland, Seattle, and Tacoma are considering vacancy taxes as a tool to…
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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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