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#veterans
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

The Top 10 Best Places for Veterans To Live in 2025 Include 2 Beach Towns and 1 Major City

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
SF real estate

The Top 10 Best Places for Veterans To Live in 2025 Include 2 Beach Towns and 1 Major City

#urban-development
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

City Council greenlights major Atlantic Avenue rezoning * Brooklyn Paper

A major rezoning plan in central Brooklyn aims to replace industrial buildings with residential towers, providing thousands of new housing units, including affordable options.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

City Council greenlights major Atlantic Avenue rezoning * Brooklyn Paper

A major rezoning plan in central Brooklyn aims to replace industrial buildings with residential towers, providing thousands of new housing units, including affordable options.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

A New Tool Shows If Your City Is Building New Housing With 30-Mile Commutes

Building homes closer to city centers can reduce carbon emissions from transportation and enhance livability, emphasizing a need for urban housing.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? May 16, 2025

New York City aims to enhance affordable housing by promoting nonprofit ownership of shelters and major housing developments.
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Evictions Surge as City Fails to Uphold Right to Counsel for Low-Income Tenants

New York City's Right to Counsel law has failed low-income tenants amid rising eviction rates, leaving many without legal representation.
Renovation
fromHell Gate
3 weeks ago

Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village

Landlord's claim of necessary demolition led to tenant frustration over lost communal facilities and unmet promises.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Major Brooklyn Rezoning Plan Approved by City Council

The NYC Council approved a major rezoning plan to add affordable housing units in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Evictions Surge as City Fails to Uphold Right to Counsel for Low-Income Tenants

New York City's Right to Counsel law has failed low-income tenants amid rising eviction rates, leaving many without legal representation.
Renovation
fromHell Gate
3 weeks ago

Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village

Landlord's claim of necessary demolition led to tenant frustration over lost communal facilities and unmet promises.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Major Brooklyn Rezoning Plan Approved by City Council

The NYC Council approved a major rezoning plan to add affordable housing units in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How 2 renters are targeting landlords who hide cheaper apartments for rent

Landlords sometimes conceal rent-stabilized apartments, driving renters like Ilias Miraoui to create RentReboot for better transparency.
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Fresh Start, Old Questions: New York City Resumes Tax Lien Sale

New York City's lien sale program still disproportionately affects low-income homeowners, particularly in non-white neighborhoods, despite promised reforms.
#elderly-care
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown

Apartment construction in 2024 reached its highest level since 1974, but tariffs and labor shortages threaten future growth.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Massive housing development breaks ground in North San Jose at site of former Japanese-American farm

San Jose's multifamily housing incentive program aims to overcome housing shortages by waiving fees and taxes, promoting new developments despite economic challenges.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario to table new bill aimed at speeding up development of homes, roads and transit | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation to expedite home construction and reduce costs for developers in an effort to address the housing crisis.
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

The number of new apartments is at a 50-year high, but states expect a slowdown

Apartment construction in 2024 reached its highest level since 1974, but tariffs and labor shortages threaten future growth.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Massive housing development breaks ground in North San Jose at site of former Japanese-American farm

San Jose's multifamily housing incentive program aims to overcome housing shortages by waiving fees and taxes, promoting new developments despite economic challenges.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario to table new bill aimed at speeding up development of homes, roads and transit | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation to expedite home construction and reduce costs for developers in an effort to address the housing crisis.
#community-development
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

4,600 new homes slated for Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue as NYC Council votes on rezoning

The NYC Council plans to vote on a rezoning plan to build 4,600 new homes in Brooklyn, aiming to increase affordable housing.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Atlantic Avenue rezoning allowing 4,600 new homes passes key NYC Council panels

Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue could gain 4,600 new housing units, including 1,900 affordable ones, under a newly approved rezoning plan.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Housing remains the top issue for Mass. - and voters are willing to change their neighborhoods to get it, poll says

Housing affordability and availability are the top concerns for Massachusetts voters, with strong support for increased housing development.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

4,600 new homes slated for Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue as NYC Council votes on rezoning

The NYC Council plans to vote on a rezoning plan to build 4,600 new homes in Brooklyn, aiming to increase affordable housing.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Atlantic Avenue rezoning allowing 4,600 new homes passes key NYC Council panels

Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue could gain 4,600 new housing units, including 1,900 affordable ones, under a newly approved rezoning plan.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Housing remains the top issue for Mass. - and voters are willing to change their neighborhoods to get it, poll says

Housing affordability and availability are the top concerns for Massachusetts voters, with strong support for increased housing development.
#community-issues
#infrastructure
#california
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

California Gov. Newsom moves to ban homeless encampments. Here's what to know about his proposal

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Los Angeles

LA Mayor Karen Bass claims she's pulling out all the stops to rebuild Pacific Palisades, but residents say she's 'full of crap'

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Walters: Why did the California Senate shunt a cost-cutting housing bill?

California's housing production costs are significantly higher due to state policies and lengthy regulations.
Recent legislative efforts to ease housing development faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Despite political promises, Californians are stressed about their finances

California lawmakers are focused on affordability due to rising living costs as voters express growing pessimism about their financial future.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

California Gov. Newsom moves to ban homeless encampments. Here's what to know about his proposal

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Los Angeles

LA Mayor Karen Bass claims she's pulling out all the stops to rebuild Pacific Palisades, but residents say she's 'full of crap'

#social-issues
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
#community
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

'I Live on the Edge of Las Vegas-Here's What Life in the Mojave Desert Is Really Like'

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

'I Live on the Edge of Las Vegas-Here's What Life in the Mojave Desert Is Really Like'

NYC politics
fromsilive
6 days ago

Local officials celebrate increased SALT tax deduction in Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

The proposed SALT deduction increase aims to significantly benefit middle-class homeowners by raising the cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
#support-services
fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC real estate

These landlords promised to house dozens of once homeless New Yorkers. Now they're evicting them.

Supportive housing providers are issuing eviction warrants for nearly 300 vulnerable tenants this year, indicating systemic failures in tenant support.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Pregnant domestic abuse survivor fleeing ex told by London council 'patch up smashed front door with cardboard'

Hounslow Council's response to a pregnant woman's domestic violence concerns lacked empathy and failed to address her vulnerabilities effectively.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

These landlords promised to house dozens of once homeless New Yorkers. Now they're evicting them.

Supportive housing providers are issuing eviction warrants for nearly 300 vulnerable tenants this year, indicating systemic failures in tenant support.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Mortgage Bankers Association removes DEI pages from website

The Mortgage Bankers Association has removed several webpages related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, confirming a review of its policies under President Trump's executive orders.
Black Lives Matter
#community-support
#architecture
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Inside the London tower block where broken lifts have left residents with crippling anxiety'

Harper, a resident living on the 24th floor, expressed frustration about paying £2,500 a month for a two-bedroom flat without a working lift, stating that it almost takes him at least ten minutes to walk to his home when the lifts are out of order.
London politics
#san-jose
#homelessness
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Skid Row housing org failure could spell doom for other nonprofits

The Skid Row Housing Trust's collapse highlights systemic issues in homeless housing funding in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Skid Row housing org failure could spell doom for other nonprofits

The Skid Row Housing Trust's collapse highlights systemic issues in homeless housing funding in Los Angeles.
#local-government
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

Calls to scrap Section 106 intensify amid affordable housing crisis

Section 106 payments delay affordable housing in England and Wales, with over 17,000 homes stalled due to housing associations' financial constraints.
#mental-health
fromBKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Leaders Talk Housing, Safety, and Mental Health at BRIC Town Hall

The highest priorities for Brooklyn's future include addressing housing affordability and improving mental health and safety concerns.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Adams applauds NYS budget to reform involuntary commitment for those with mental illness

Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for new laws to aid mentally ill and homeless New Yorkers, particularly through involuntary commitment measures.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Brooklyn Leaders Talk Housing, Safety, and Mental Health at BRIC Town Hall

The highest priorities for Brooklyn's future include addressing housing affordability and improving mental health and safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Adams applauds NYS budget to reform involuntary commitment for those with mental illness

Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for new laws to aid mentally ill and homeless New Yorkers, particularly through involuntary commitment measures.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'I am not a political person, I did not seek this role' - Nama boss Brendan McDonagh appears before Dail committee amid housing tsar controversy

Mr McDonagh stated that he has been making all 'relevant disclosures' regarding his salary and position, although he avoided discussing his personal affairs.
UK politics
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: Election Results, a New (Bad) Vaccine Policy, and it's Budget Amendment Day in Portland

Portland's local journalism is supported by community contributions essential for its existence.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

California's Population Is Rebounding. In San Francisco, It's a Different Story | KQED

Housing affordability influences population distribution across California, especially post-pandemic.
#affordable-housing
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

La 'Muerte de la Mision,' market-rate high-rise on site of lethal fire, OK'd by Planning Commission

The Mission District's activists were disappointed by the Planning Commission's approval of a controversial market rate housing project against affordable housing hopes.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

La 'Muerte de la Mision,' market-rate high-rise on site of lethal fire, OK'd by Planning Commission

The Mission District's activists were disappointed by the Planning Commission's approval of a controversial market rate housing project against affordable housing hopes.
#rental-market
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Tanya Sweeney: Homeowners who are happy to rent you a room for 14,000 a year need to get real about having a housemate

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Tanya Sweeney: Homeowners who are happy to rent you a room for 14,000 a year need to get real about having a housemate

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'He's not inspiring the same confidence as Jim O'Callaghan' - Coalition unease over Minister James Browne's ability to tackle housing crisis

Many within Fianna Fáil have expressed skepticism about James Browne's ability to effectively communicate his strategies for addressing the dwindling housing commencement rates.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Punished for building a rural home' - Meath couple fear council will demolish property and make them homeless

Rose and Chris Murray have faced significant challenges from Meath County Council regarding their house in Faughan Hill, leading to a fifth refusal for retention. The couple's planning consultant claims the council is unjustly penalizing them for their rural home.
Renovation
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour has denounced me as deeply misleading' on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot

Keir Starmer risks repeating the electoral mistakes of Boris Johnson by neglecting local concerns over planning and development.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Boroughs plan to cut spending on council housing by 264m

We have reached crunch point for London's council housing finances... many will need to make deep cutbacks. We are dealing with fast-rising costs but also the legacy of years of Government underinvestment.
London politics
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto mayor urges Carney for federal investment in the face of Trump's 'senseless trade war' | CBC News

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow urges federal government support for urgent affordability issues and investment in public transit and housing.
NYC politics
fromqueenspost.com
2 weeks ago

State Sen. Gonzalez lauds budget for cost-of-living measures but says bold action is still needed

Sen. Kristen Gonzalez supports budget measures for working families but believes more can be done to address the cost-of-living crisis.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy Is Set To Ditch His Jupiter Mansion and Move to the UK Full Time With Wife Erica and Daughter Poppy

We first went to London with Erica and Poppy to see our new home that we're building and we made the trip over to Belfast to see a few other people that are important to us.
LA real estate
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ontario aims to bolster new home building with push to cut costs, permits | CBC News

Ontario's housing minister is set to introduce legislation aimed at speeding up home construction and meeting housing goals.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul's affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight | amNewYork

Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan aims to combat New York's affordability crisis with rebate checks, tax cuts, and free school lunches.
#tenant-rights
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Public spaces in Staten Island apartment building in despair: 'This is inhumane'

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Public spaces in Staten Island apartment building in despair: 'This is inhumane'

Renovation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This government program made indoor air cleaner and saved Americans money. Now Trump wants to kill it

The Trump administration's attempts to cut funding for vital housing retrofit programs threaten the health and safety of millions of vulnerable Americans.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

A Historic San Francisco Theater Might Finally Be Redeveloped Into Housing | KQED

The Alexandria Theater in San Francisco will be redeveloped into family apartments, preserving its historic features amid housing needs.
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