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#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Sam Devdhara is making money at the bottom of S.F.'s housing market

Sam Devdhara successfully renovates distressed SRO hotels in San Francisco, leveraging city and nonprofit support to create affordable housing.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Sam Devdhara is making money at the bottom of S.F.'s housing market

Sam Devdhara successfully renovates distressed SRO hotels in San Francisco, leveraging city and nonprofit support to create affordable housing.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
Social justice
fromAxios
16 hours ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
#housing-policy
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
13 hours ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on help to buy: entrenching housing inequalities, rather than helping | Editorial

The Conservatives' help to buy scheme primarily benefited high-earners, exacerbating housing and wealth inequalities instead of addressing structural housing issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
13 hours ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on help to buy: entrenching housing inequalities, rather than helping | Editorial

The Conservatives' help to buy scheme primarily benefited high-earners, exacerbating housing and wealth inequalities instead of addressing structural housing issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#housing-market
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Housing demand shockingly positive even as the Iran war continues

Housing demand rebounded last week despite higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Housing demand shockingly positive even as the Iran war continues

Housing demand rebounded last week despite higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

"Providing access to government records, documents and data is our municipal responsibility. Embracing and preserving a comprehensive imprint of NYC histories, as representative of our many communities, is the mission of DORIS that I aim to uphold."
New York City
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

My family of 5 moved in with my parents. We pitch in with household bills and cooking, and we give each other space.

Living with parents can create a supportive family dynamic with established ground rules and shared routines.
SF parents
fromKqed
1 day ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Benton Institute analysis faults FCC for lack of attention to broadband affordability

The Benton analysis concludes that the FCC's report measures process, not outcomes, stating that it offers no evidence that broadband deployment has actually accelerated, that prices have fallen, or that the digital divide has narrowed.
SF politics
#toronto
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

'We're not done': Mayor says Toronto will fight provincial plan to take part of waterfront park | CBC News

Mayor Olivia Chow opposes the Ontario government's plan to expropriate part of Little Norway Park for airport expansion, calling it undemocratic.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Legal dispute pits Roncesvalles tenants against landlords over eviction notices and housing security | CBC News

Tenants at 388 Roncesvalles Avenue are fighting eviction notices from new owners, raising concerns about housing stability and affordability in Toronto.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

'We're not done': Mayor says Toronto will fight provincial plan to take part of waterfront park | CBC News

Mayor Olivia Chow opposes the Ontario government's plan to expropriate part of Little Norway Park for airport expansion, calling it undemocratic.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Legal dispute pits Roncesvalles tenants against landlords over eviction notices and housing security | CBC News

Tenants at 388 Roncesvalles Avenue are fighting eviction notices from new owners, raising concerns about housing stability and affordability in Toronto.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

San Mateo overhauls dangerous intersection to better protect pedestrians, cyclists

Safety improvements at a dangerous San Mateo intersection include protected bike lanes, new signals, and enhanced pedestrian crossings.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Bracing for the gray tsunami: How a rapidly aging global population will reshape agriculture

A demographic shift is leading to an aging population, impacting food demand and requiring a reevaluation of agricultural strategies.
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing - Portland Mercury

"We're here on behalf of the people who put us here, and who need to know that their government is accountable to them, and that we, their representatives, will ask questions and investigate discrepancies on their behalf," said District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal.
Portland
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

First-time buyers shrinking presence what it means for agents

The decline of first-time buyers to 21% shifts real estate agents' focus from volume to expertise and long-term client relationships.
Boston real estate
fromKqed
2 days ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families - and they're struggling to respond to rising singles

The rise of single adults is reshaping religious institutions and their community dynamics.
#diversity
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

UK landlords advertising 'Muslim only' housing in potential violation of discrimination laws

Landlords in London are allegedly advertising rentals exclusively for Muslims, violating UK housing discrimination laws.
Boston
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Fair Fares or free buses? Does Mamdani have to choose between existing program and signature proposal? | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's free bus proposal is unlikely this year, but advocates urge immediate expansion of the Fair Fares program.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

The people who never ask for help aren't independent. They learned somewhere along the way that needing something from someone always came with an invoice they couldn't afford to pay - Silicon Canals

Self-reliance often stems from early experiences that teach individuals to avoid asking for help, leading to a belief that needing others is a failure.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

N.Y.C. Homeowners Can Now Apply for Up to $395,000 to Add a Dwelling Unit

New York City homeowners can apply for the Plus One ADU program, offering financial assistance to add accessory dwelling units.
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Portland Moves To Shake Up Transportation Funding With New Utility Fee - Portland Mercury

"Over the last year, our committee set out to learn about asset management and the state of one of our most important assets, which is our streets and our roads. We learned that our streets are riddled with potholes, and many of the streets are failing. The condition has worsened over the last five years. We learned that if we do not act now to address the degradation of our streets, it will continue to worsen."
Portland
Higher education
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Older divorced women priced out of housing are finding a lifeline in tiny home villages

After the divorce, I had to settle somewhere. Your choice is limited, said Margot Hollander, reflecting on her housing options as a retired dance teacher with a modest income.
Real estate
#budget-cuts
SF politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Upward Mobility for Immigrant Children

Immigrant children face identity struggles and family expectations tied to upward mobility, leading to emotional tension and cultural gaps.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Small businesses and high street shops warned not to alienate disabled customers

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for businesses to update information for disabled customers.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

The fairy godmother of housing court': Meet the advocates troubleshooting the voucher system in Brooklyn Housing Court | amNewYork

The Eviction Diversion Initiative aids tenants in Brooklyn's Housing Court to prevent evictions caused by administrative errors in rent subsidies.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
#housing-affordability
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Support grows for Whitmer housing zoning reform bills in Michigan

Michigan lawmakers are prioritizing housing affordability with bipartisan support for initiatives to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory barriers.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Support grows for Whitmer housing zoning reform bills in Michigan

Michigan lawmakers are prioritizing housing affordability with bipartisan support for initiatives to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory barriers.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

New group looks to scrap the binary, keep Measure ULA's fate local

Industry trade groups propose amendments to the mansion tax instead of eliminating it, aiming to address unintended consequences and improve funding transparency.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

While Many NYCHA Residents Remain Skeptical of Private Management, This Red Hook Tenant Leader Sees An Opportunity

Red Hook West is moving forward with the PACT program to enhance public housing and tenant involvement.
Social justice
fromKqed
2 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Editorial | Choosing a Fare' deal over fantasy should be a transit no-brainer for the mayor | amNewYork

Fair Fares program offers significant transit discounts but has low enrollment; expansion could provide relief to more low-income New Yorkers.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

The Walrus Talks AccessAbility | The Walrus

27% of Canadians over 15 live with a disability, highlighting a gap between policy and lived experiences.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Mountain View shelves plan that could displace RV dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Councilmember Lucas Ramirez raised concerns that the bike lanes were being used as a pretext for getting rid of the RVs, leading to the decision to shelve the project.
East Bay real estate
#homeownership
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

The average age of first-time homebuyers remains in the mid-30s, with declining home ownership affecting all age groups equally.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

The average age of first-time homebuyers remains in the mid-30s, with declining home ownership affecting all age groups equally.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | We thought we were going to lose our home. Civil legal services saved it. | amNewYork

Civil legal services prevent unlawful evictions and protect tenants' rights, ensuring housing stability for working individuals and families.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'We can't be classist' - Cluid Housing official criticised for saying tenants 'don't know how to behave with each other'

Building grounds attendants help new residents adjust to community living in housing complexes.
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
New York City
fromQNS
3 days ago

Mamdani unveils NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses - QNS

NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda includes electric vehicle stations, eco-friendly stoves, and improved heating systems for better living conditions.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government accused of 'throwing renters to the wolves' over garden-home exemptions

Threshold, Age Action and the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) warn the proposal could negatively affect students and older people who may be pressured by family members seeking to benefit from their property.
London politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
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