San Jose is advancing its housing initiatives with the completion of the environmental report for a townhome project at 5670 Camden Avenue in the Cambrian area. Developer Mana Camden Fund LLC proposes 108 units spread across 32 structures, transforming baseball fields and green space behind Beacon School into residential spaces. This development leverages the Builder's Remedy under the Housing Accountability Act for efficient approvals, including 22 deed-restricted low-income affordable units to support diverse community needs.
When Mountain View shared their idea, I jumped at the chance to bring this idea to fruition in Congress, Liccardo said referring to the city in his district that recommended expanding CDBG flexibility. As Mayor of San Jose, I saw firsthand how cities are forced to face the brunt of the housing crisis without the federal money to match the magnitude. Easing restrictions on municipalities' use of CDBG funds will help us meet our communities' growing needs faster.
"From a thriving industrial hub to a home for artists and entrepreneurs, Long Island City has led many lives over the years," Adams said in a statement. "Our OneLIC Plan will help Long Island City write the next great chapter in its history, making sure families can find an affordable place, businesses can find a good place to grow, and everyone can access and enjoy the waterfront throughout the neighborhood."
Dozens of organisations have signed an open letter calling on the government to scrap office-to-residential conversions in England, which analysis has found led to the loss of almost 28,000 affordable homes. Local government campaigners, housing providers and homelessness charities have all joined the call to abolish some permitted development rights (PDR), which grant automatic planning permission to building projects and are often used to convert office blocks into housing.
Heather Colley and her two children moved four times over five years as they fled high rents in eastern Tennessee, which, like much of rural America, hasn't been spared from soaring housing costs. A family gift in 2021 of a small plot of land offered a shot at homeownership, but building a house was beyond reach for the 45-year-old single mother and manicurist making $18.50 an hour.
A new affordable housing lottery geared toward New York City seniors has officially opened in the West Village. Located at 570 Washington St., the units are designed to support individuals aged 62 and older. The units are being delivered as part of the 550 Washington Street / Special Hudson River Park District rezoning. Of the 176 units, 57 are studios (for households of 12; income up to $64,800), 40 are one-bedrooms (for households of 13; income up to $72,900),
Building new homes takes a long, long time. Often, developments get stuck in the planning system for years and years before they finally start construction, and that means housing isn't getting built fast enough to keep up with demand. But the government has come up with a scheme that it hopes will solve that. Two London neighbourhoods are among six sites in England that have just been added to the government's New Homes Accelerator programme.
A 100% affordable housing project broke ground at 16th and DeHaro streets Monday morning, and this is newsworthy, because it's being built by a market-rate developer, and it was not originally going to be affordable housing. If you've spent much time in Potrero Hill, you probably know the unique blue building on a triangular lot at 16th and DeHaro streets (seen below).
Rockford, Illinois homes( ZIP 61108) rank No. 11 on Realtor.com®'s 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes list , making this northern Illinois city one of the most in-demand housing markets in the Midwest. Known for its affordability, accessibility, and revitalizing neighborhoods, Rockford is attracting buyers looking for value without sacrificing amenities. From January to June 2025, Rockford listings received 3.4 times more views per property than the U.S. average and sold in a median of just 24 days. The median listing price was $188,000-well below the national median of $441,000-making it one of the most affordable markets in the Top 50.
The housing crisis in the U.S. has left many feeling the pinch of rising rents and unattainable homeownership. Amidst the shortage of 4 million units and a historic low in affordability, various housing plans are being proposed in Washington.
Just down the block sits Carnegie House. It's the longtime home of many rally attendees - and one of Dell's recent real estate investments. Residents of the co-op, known as the only remaining affordable building on Billionaires' Row, are facing the looming threat of displacement from a 450% rent hike. The issue is the co-op's ground lease. Though residents own their apartments inside, they don't own the land the building stands on - the ground lease owners do.
NYCHA is looking to leverage its large footprint together with private development to help address New York City's housing crisis and the agency's own deep rehabilitation needs. NYCHA has 2,473 acres of land in the city and a population the size of Minneapolis. As of 2025, the aging NYCHA housing stock has a $78.6 billion backlog in physical repair needs after decades of federal disinvestment.
The City Council approved a rezoning plan for Midtown South, allowing for 9,700 new apartments, including approximately 3,000 affordable units, across a significant area.