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Austin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Arts nonprofit lands historic preservation funding for East Austin gallery space - Austin Monitor

The historic grocery store-turned-gallery space on East Cesar Chavez is on the path to landmark designation.
Nonprofit Women and Their Work received funding for repairs to the gallery's Education Center. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Is historic preservation just another NIMBY tactic to avoid state housing laws?

Residents in a San Mateo neighborhood are seeking historic designation to resist new housing reform and higher density.
California laws like SB 9 aim to create more housing by allowing for additional units, but historic properties are exempt. [ more ]
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