Massachusetts Eases Housing Variance Rules to Spur New Home Construction
New legislation in Massachusetts aims to accelerate housing development by simplifying the process for obtaining variances, a move intended to unlock the…
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Density, land use, height, mixed-use and zoning tools.
Seattle Council Committee Moves to Streamline Growth Plan Appeals
A Seattle City Council committee has voted to limit the ability of residents and groups to appeal major zoning changes and updates…
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San Francisco Accelerates Office-to-Housing Conversions with Incentives
San Francisco is seeing a surge in office conversion projects, with hundreds of new housing units potentially coming online as a result…
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New York State Halts New Data Centre Projects Amidst Environmental Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order pausing the permitting of new data centres over 50 megawatts, signalling a significant shift…
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US Housing Act Passes Without Presidential Signature, Aiming to Boost Supply and Lower Costs
A significant housing reform bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has become law in the United States following the President's…
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San Diego Approves Ambitious 5,000-Home Development Near Mexico Border
A significant new housing development, Southwest Village, has been approved by San Diego officials, potentially adding over 5,000 homes to the Otay…
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Americans Value Walkability but Resist Denser Housing, Survey Finds
A new survey indicates a strong desire for walkable amenities among Americans, yet a significant portion expresses reservations about the increased housing…
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D.C. Height Limits Under Scrutiny as Federal Projects Question Applicability
The Trump administration's assertion that Washington D.C.'s building height restrictions do not apply to federal projects raises significant questions about the city's…
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Jersey City Bans Stand-Alone Data Centers Amidst Growing Energy and Land Use Concerns
The city's Planning Board has amended its land use ordinance to prohibit new, standalone data centers, aiming to manage their impact on…
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Faith Institutions as Untapped Housing Developers in the US
Religious organisations, often sitting on significant landholdings, are identified as potential key players in addressing housing shortages through incremental development, facing zoning…
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Texas Town’s Data Centre Ban Faces State Senate Challenge
A recent ban on data centres by San Marcos, Texas, is now being contested by a state senator, raising questions about local…
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Indianapolis Considers Data Centre Zoning District Amidst Public Concerns
An Indianapolis city commission has advanced a proposal to create a dedicated zoning district for data centres, aiming to establish specific regulations…
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