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Left-wing politics

Where Biden, Trump and Kennedy stand on housing and homelessness

Trump has vague plans to address housing and homelessness, emphasizing ending veteran homelessness.

Trump's focus on homelessness often serves as a platform for bashing Democrat-run states and cities, without many concrete solutions. [ more ]

Kqed

Proposition 1 Narrowly Approved By Voters | KQED

California voters approved proposition to build housing and mental health treatment beds for homeless.

Certain establishments are exempt from new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California. [ more ]

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Proposition 1 Narrowly Approved By Voters | KQED

Proposal for housing and mental health treatment for homeless approved with $6.4 billion funding

Certain establishments in California exempt from $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers [ more ]

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Public health

California's Prop. 1 could change homeless, behavioral health services in Alameda County

Proposition 1 on the presidential primary ballot in California aims to provide new treatment beds and housing units for veterans and those with behavioral health challenges.

The proposition would shift 5% of funding out of county coffers and into statewide programs, while counties would still keep 90% of the funds with new guidelines. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Some homeless people refuse shelter beds. In one Bay Area county, that could soon be a crime

San Mateo County officials are considering making it a crime to refuse available, temporary housing for the homeless.

The proposal is aimed at addressing the challenge of individuals in encampments who decline services or refuse to move into shelter.

Opponents worry that the proposal will criminalize homelessness, while supporters argue it is about helping those who may not be able to help themselves. [ more ]

Mission Local

Meet the District 5 candidates: What will be your first housing move?

Candidates in District 5 are asked weekly questions on various topics to showcase their stances, aiding voters in understanding their positions on critical issues. [ more ]

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Mission District

Meet the District 5 candidates: Where to focus housing efforts?

Rent control and social housing work in District 5

Challenges with relying on trickle-down economics for affordable housing [ more ]

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New York City

The Hotel Guest Who Wouldn't Leave

Man lived in New Yorker Hotel for 5 years without paying rent, exploiting a New York City rent law.

Mickey Barreto's unusual housing deal could lead to legal consequences. [ more ]

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Silicon Valley real estate

Toronto council greenlights review that couldsee parking lots turned into housing | CBC News

Toronto city council approved a review to consider converting city-owned parking lots for housing and community projects.

Staff identified 130 out of 300 parking lots suitable for housing, with 74 near major transit services. [ more ]

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Thesanjoseblog

3 weeks ago

New renders for affordable housing in Alviso/North San Jose

Increasing housing near Silicon Valley tech jobs. [ more ]

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Downtown San Jose towers development may convert garage into offices

The developer of a housing and office project in downtown San Jose is planning to convert a parking garage into an office tower on the site.

The proposed project would include 345 apartments, a 17-story housing highrise, and a nine-story parking garage. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

City Hall approves plan for 1,500 new homes in Poplar after Tower Hamlets moved to block scheme

Permission has been granted for the construction of over 1,500 homes in east London, overturning the local council's rejection of the plans.

The decision to grant permission was made by Jules Pipe, London's deputy mayor for planning, who stated that the scheme would contribute to the city's housing targets.

The number of homes in the original proposal was slightly reduced due to a new fire safety measure banning buildings taller than 18 meters without a second staircase. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF food

Safeway delays plans to close 40-year-old San Francisco store

Safeway's Webster Street store in San Francisco's Fillmore District will remain open until January 2025.

The decision to keep the store open came after discussions with SF Mayor London Breed and the property's new owner. [ more ]

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Newsom visits Oakland to announce $14 million homeless housing grant

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $14.1 million state grant for a supportive housing facility in Oakland as part of the Homekey program.

Homekey is a $3.75 billion program that converts underused properties into housing or shelter and builds new facilities.

Newsom also promised increased law enforcement in Oakland but did not provide specific details on officer numbers or targeted crimes. [ more ]

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Kqed

Battle Over San Francisco's Coastal Development Sparks Statewide Concerns | KQED

State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced a bill that aims to remove urban San Francisco from the protections of the California Coastal Commission, in order to make it easier to build affordable housing in the city.

Some believe that the bill is primarily motivated by a desire to permit a 50-story high-rise development in the Outer Sunset, which is currently subject to the Coastal Commission's review process. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

Readers: What should be Boston's focus in 2024?

Mayor Michelle Wu focuses on housing, education, and climate change.

Boston aims to become the greenest city in the country by banning fossil fuels in new city buildings and implementing a networked geothermal system. [ more ]

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San Jose housing tower with hundreds of apartments may sprout downtown

A key city panel has endorsed a 25-story housing highrise in downtown San Jose, which could bring 210 residential units to the area.

The highrise is primarily focused on student and faculty housing and is located within a block of the San Jose State University main campus. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Safeway in SF's Fillmore District to stay open through early next year, company says

Safeway in San Francisco's Fillmore District will remain open until early Jan. 2025 following community complaints.

The city plans to explore options for the site, including more housing and a new grocery store. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Michael Gove pledges to end no-fault evictions before general election

The government is committed to banning no-fault evictions despite delays in legislation.

The Renters Reform Bill, which includes provisions to outlaw no-fault evictions, is expected to be debated next month. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Vulnerable family forced to eat Christmas dinner on floor after landlord failings

A mother and her two young children were forced to eat their Christmas dinner on the floor after water flooded their flat and they were moved into temporary accommodation.

The housing ombudsman has ordered their landlord, Yorkshire Housing, to pay nearly 4000 to the family after it found they were guilty of severe maladministration over the handling of the leak, damp and mould. [ more ]

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How mild mannered Robert Generic' turned into right-wing wannabe Tory leader

Robert Jenrick is a moderate politician within the Conservative party.

Jenrick's focus on housing sets him apart from other potential leadership contenders. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

California closes thousands of farmworkers' housing each year. A lawmaker wants them opened

Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula plans to introduce a bill to keep migrant farmworker housing complexes in California open year-round.

A Sacramento Bee investigation found that 80% of surveyed farmworkers would continue to live in their units if they remained open. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

How much can your rent go up in California? Check this website

California has launched a state website to provide tenants and landlords with information on rent cap laws and eviction protections.

The website allows users to find the rent limits for individual counties and access information in different languages. [ more ]

KQED

State Program to Clear Encampments Shows Mixed Results With Many Still Unhoused | KQED

The Encampment Resolution Fund grant program in California has had mixed results, including in San José where it has not met its goal of finding permanent housing for most people moved off the Guadalupe River Trail.

Of the $48 million awarded in the first round of grants, only three out of 19 jurisdictions have reported completely clearing their targeted encampments, leaving nearly 750 people still living in camps. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Council takes next step toward new density bonus plan along rail line - Austin Monitor

Austin City Council approves resolution to increase chances of federal funding for Project Connect

Resolution directs staff to modify parking regulations and create an Equitable Transit-Oriented Development overlay [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin gave families $1,000 a month for a year. Most of the money was spent on housing. - Austin Monitor

Recipients of the guaranteed income program in Austin spent 60% of the money on rent and mortgage payments.

A larger portion of those who received the cash reported being less likely to be evicted or foreclosed on. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

state-of-the-state-address

City hoping to fast-track some changes to land use code - Austin Monitor

The City Council Housing and Planning Committee approved a resolution urging the entire Council to move forward with amendments to the Land Development Code, particularly relating to Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD).

The resolution is part of proposed changes to the code related to Project Connect and reducing minimum lot sizes for housing. [ more ]

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WSOC TV

As crucial House elections near, New York governor outlines agenda

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her agenda for 2024 in a State of the State address, focusing on public safety, housing, and mental health treatment.

Hochul is seeking to reach a compromise with progressive statehouse Democrats on housing, which is a politically challenging issue for her party's congressional candidates in suburban areas. [ more ]

WPXI

As crucial House elections near, New York governor outlines agenda

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlines her agenda for 2024 in a State of the State address, focusing on public safety, housing, and mental health.

Hochul aims to reach a deal with progressives to create more housing in the state, proposing a $500 million fund and tax breaks for developers. [ more ]

WFTV

As crucial House elections near, New York governor outlines agenda

New York Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her agenda for 2024 in her State of the State address, focusing on public safety and housing.

The governor's priorities include curbing retail theft, improving mental health treatment, and increasing the housing supply. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

As crucial House elections near, New York governor outlines agenda

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her agenda for 2024, focusing on housing, crime, and education policies.

Hochul's priorities include increasing the housing supply, combatting retail theft, and reaching a deal with progressives to create more housing. [ more ]

therealdeal.com

New York Court to Hear Property Tax Challenge: The Daily Dirt

Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address does not mention housing, but she has stated that it remains a priority.

The New York Court of Appeals will hear arguments about the inequities of the property tax system in the city. [ more ]

US News & World Report

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New York Governor to Outline Agenda Ahead of Crucial House Elections

New York Governor Kathy Hochul will outline her agenda in a State of the State address, focusing on housing, crime, and education policies.

There is increased attention on New York as a potential battleground state for the U.S. House in November, adding national importance to the governor's agenda this year. [ more ]

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Silicon Valley real estate

Downtown San Jose housing tower rises to key milestone by topping off

The Fay, a residential tower in downtown San Jose, has reached a milestone with a topping-off event.

The tower is expected to attract several hundred residents to downtown San Jose and revitalize the area. [ more ]

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Berkeley housing project of 500-plus homes may replace restaurant row

A 28-story housing tower with 599 residences, including low-income units, is being proposed in downtown Berkeley.

The tower would replace a restaurant row, but a rooftop restaurant and ground-level commercial spaces would be included in the new development. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

Michael Gove appears to arrive at cabinet meeting with injured face

Michael Gove appeared with a visible injury on his face at a cabinet meeting.

The government is proposing strict time frames for landlords to fix problems in rental properties. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Christmas crunch: 170,000 homeowners to be hit by higher mortgages in December

More than 170,000 homeowners will see their monthly mortgage payments increase by an average of Â£240 as their fixed-term mortgages come to an end.

Labour attributes the increase in mortgage payments to the mismanagement of housing and mortgages by Conservative governments. [ more ]

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Michael Gove capitulating' to nimbys by blocking new homes, say developers

Cabinet minister Michael Gove is facing criticism for allowing councils to reject housebuilding targets and make changes to the planning system

The changes are seen as a capitulation to the nimby faction of the Conservative party and could result in fewer new homes and worsening housing affordability [ more ]

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Opinion: Stop scapegoating CEQA for California's affordable housing crisis

Governor Newsom signed bills eliminating the requirement to disclose public health and environmental impacts of infill housing developments in California.

Lawmakers blaming environmental regulation for affordable housing shortages is misinformed. [ more ]

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Opinion: Stop scapegoating CEQA for California's affordable housing crisis

Governor Newsom signed bills eliminating the requirement to disclose public health and environmental impacts of infill housing developments in California.

Lawmakers blaming environmental regulation for affordable housing shortages is misinformed. [ more ]

Planetizen

Columbus City Council Proposes Actions to Stem Housing Crisis

Central Ohio will need 14,000 new homes per year for the next decade to accommodate its growing population.

Remote work has led to an increase in population growth in the Columbus area and raised housing prices, threatening long-time residents.

The Columbus City Council has proposed an affordable housing initiative and a vacant and foreclosure registry to address housing issues. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 12.14.23 - Austin Monitor

The City Council of Austin, Texas is facing a deadline to end the Seaholm TIRZ, which critics argue is not a good use of property taxes.

The Council is also voting on reducing parkland dedication requirements and changing city code to comply with new state laws. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

ABOR report highlights striking disparities in housing affordability - Austin Monitor

Less than 5% of homes sold in the first half of 2023 were affordable to households earning $93,000 or less, putting them at 80% of the local median family income or below.

There is an overall 45.4% shortage of homes in Travis County, or 247,240 homes unavailable to potential buyers.

Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino households face the greatest shortage of housing, with 58.3% and 57.6% respectively. [ more ]

WSJ

San Francisco Is Building to Bring Residents Back

Real-estate developers are launching residential projects in San Francisco to address the lack of housing in the city.

Bayhill Ventures plans to build a 71-story rental tower in San Francisco's financial district. [ more ]

sfist.com

Facing Crucial Deadline on High-Stakes Housing Ordinance, SF Supervisors Just Plain Delay Their Vote

San Francisco Board of Supervisors delayed voting on critical housing legislation by another week.

SF has backslid into a slow pace of approving new housing, risking loss of funding and bypassing of local regulations.

The state threatened to revoke SF's local control of housing projects and decertify its housing element. [ more ]

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ReadWrite

1 week ago

JavaScript

Manor Lords: How to raise your approval rating and grow your population

To gain population growth and increase approval rating as a Lord in the Middle Ages, focus on providing housing, food, amenities like churches and marketplaces, and maintain the happiness of your people. [ more ]

BBC News

2 weeks ago

London elections 2024: Mayoral debate reaction - BBC News

The BBC London mayoral debate featured four main party candidates discussing key issues such as policing, housing, and transport. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Green London mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett pledges lower Tube fares and free school meals expansion

London is becoming too expensive for many residents, impacting basic needs like meals and housing.

Green Party mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett pledges to lower transportation costs, extend free school meals, and work towards more affordable housing for London residents. [ more ]

BBC News

Lewisham: London borough voters prepare to elect new mayor

Local by-election in Lewisham for a new mayor.

Labour candidate emphasizes housing as a priority amidst international concerns. [ more ]

BBC News

Norbury domestic abuse charity calls for help after losing home

The Cassandra Centre, a domestic abuse charity, is in urgent need of a new home after losing its south London base.

The organisation has been forced to switch to virtual sessions and pay high rents for office space and storage since its closure in May. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Family of seven in one-bed flat 'not overcrowded', south London council says

A family of seven living in a mouldy one bedroom flat were told they were not overcrowded by a South London council.

The father claims that his 11-month-old daughter has been admitted to the hospital six times due to breathing difficulties caused by the conditions in the flat. [ more ]

BBC News

Centre Point: When protesters stormed the UK's tallest empty building

Fifty years ago, protesters occupied Centre Point in London, a symbol of vacant buildings and homelessness.

The protesters wanted to draw attention to the issue of empty property and the lack of affordable housing in London.

The occupation of Centre Point highlighted the plight of homelessness and the absurdity of empty buildings while people were without homes. [ more ]

www.amny.com

3 weeks ago

Hochul unveils conceptual' $237B state budget deal focused on housing, retail theft, illicit weed shops | amNewYork

The $237 billion Fiscal Year 2025 state budget tentative deal was announced, focusing on housing, retail theft, unlicensed cannabis shops, and migrant crisis aid. [ more ]

BKReader

Takeaways From Hochul's 2024 State of the State Address

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her Back to Basics plan to improve reading proficiency in New York as a part of her 2024 State of the State.

Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State address Tuesday and released her 'Our New York, Our Future' agenda. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

As crucial House elections near, New York governor outlines agenda

New York Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her agenda for 2024, focusing on public safety and housing.

Hochul's priorities include curbing retail theft, improving mental health treatment, and increasing the housing supply. [ more ]

BBC News

4 weeks ago

London politics

London mayoral candidates clash at hustings event

Clash between two frontrunners in City Hall race over policing, transport, and housing at hustings event organized by Jewish organizations. [ more ]

Polygon

Data science

How to get a house in FFXIV

Investing in digital property in FFXIV involves a lottery system for housing plots.

Houses in FFXIV offer benefits like chocobo stables, gardening, and vendor NPCs. [ more ]

San Jose Inside

Public health

Opponents of Newsom's Mental Health Plan Concede It's Likely to Pass

Opponents of Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposition 1 concede likely passage.

Proposition 1 includes bond for treatment facilities, housing, changes to tax on personal incomes. [ more ]

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New York City

The Sputtering Effort to Persuade Migrants to Leave New York

State program struggles to relocate migrant families in NYC due to various reasons like attachment to the city and lack of international reputation in other areas. [ more ]

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Design

War is decimating Ukrainian villages. This new tool could help rebuild them

Balbek Bureau launched a modular housing system for displaced people following the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

They created a free online design tool called RE:Ukraine Villages to help those affected by the war rebuild quickly while preserving their cultural heritage. [ more ]

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Design

This Wooden Tiny Home Feels & Looks Like A Beachfront Getaway But Is A Full-Time Dwelling - Yanko Design

Tiny homes are a popular and economical housing option that is environmentally conscious.

The Beach tiny home by Raglan Tiny Homes features a compact interior with an indoor-outdoor lifestyle and aesthetic.

The home is non-towable and equipped with a wood-burning stove and off-the-grid solar panel setup. [ more ]

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International students have mixed feelings about visa cap, say system needs review | CBC News

Canada is capping the number of study permits for international undergraduate students over the next two years.

International students face challenges securing housing and finding part-time jobs, all while paying higher tuition rates than domestic students. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Hackney school set for closure like 'ghost town' as families priced out of London

Randal Cremer Primary School in Hackney is experiencing a decline in student numbers due to parents being priced out of the area.

The declining birth rate in London and the difficulty of affording housing are cited as reasons for fewer children attending the school. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Hackney school set for closure like 'ghost town' as families priced out of London

Randal Cremer Primary School in Hackney is experiencing a decline in student numbers due to parents being priced out of the area.

The declining birth rate in London and the difficulty of affording housing are cited as reasons for fewer children attending the school. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Hackney school set for closure like 'ghost town' as families priced out of London

Randal Cremer Primary School in Hackney is experiencing a decline in student numbers due to parents being priced out of the area.

The declining birth rate in London and the difficulty of affording housing are cited as reasons for fewer children attending the school. [ more ]

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Social justice

British homes for British workers' is an empty,century-old, xenophobic slogan | Kenan Malik

English families feel displaced by immigrants, leading to anger and frustration.

The sentiment of blaming immigrants for housing issues has remained consistent over the past century. [ more ]

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UK politics

Voters think Labour would be better than Conservatives on housing and house prices

More voters believe a Labour government would be better for housing than the Tories, according to a poll.

Labour is well ahead of the Tories on most issues, including the economy, health, education, environment, immigration, and crime. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC real estate

More than 45 NYC office buildings are slated to become apartments

NYC is converting unused office space into apartments through its Office Conversion Accelerator program.

The program aims to expedite the process and create new homes and jobs in Midtown Manhattan. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Naperville councilman proposes exploring system for local residents who want to host migrant families

Naperville City Councilman opposes using taxpayer money to aid migrant families but supports hosting them in local households.

Buses carrying migrants have been stopping in Naperville as a result of Chicago's migrant crisis. [ more ]

WSJ

Chicago

Inflation Fight Has Come Down to Housing, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee Says

Inflation is on track to reach the Federal Reserve's target of 2%.

The big question now is what will happen with housing in 2024. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Cupertino settles YIMBY housing lawsuit, agrees to builder's remedy penalty

Cupertino has reached a settlement with YIMBY Law and the California Housing Defense Fund over its failure to meet the state deadline for housing elements.

As part of the settlement, Cupertino will revise its plans for housing in accordance with state law and has agreed to follow the builder's remedy.

Cupertino must approve 4,588 new homes by 2031, with 1,880 of them designated for low-income households. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Opinion: Stop scapegoating CEQA for California's affordable housing crisis

Governor Newsom signed bills eliminating the requirement to disclose public health and environmental impacts of infill housing developments in California.

Lawmakers blaming environmental regulation for affordable housing shortages is misinformed. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Hawaii Gov. wants 3,000 vacation rentals for wildfire survivors

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green wants to convert 3,000 short-term vacation rentals into long-term housing for wildfire survivors

Green is prepared to enforce post-fire emergency orders to ensure conversions if enough spaces aren't converted voluntarily [ more ]

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The new Bay Area suburban starter home comes with an elevator, shared walls

The Bay Area's high land costs are leading developers to build more vertical, attached condos as starter homes.

The percentage of newly built single-family detached homes in the Bay Area has decreased from 75% in 1995 to 37%. [ more ]

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6 projects in the remaking of San Jose's downtown

San Jose State University is leasing and plans to buy the south tower of the Signia Hilton to house 700 to 800 students.

There are several smaller projects in downtown San Jose, including a new restaurant, housing towers, a food hall, a cannabis dispensary, and a pedestrian bridge. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

What makes a Bay Area property historic'? The answer is anything but straightforward

Some communities in the Bay Area are seeking historic status as a last resort to prevent redevelopment.

Even parking lots can be deemed historic if approved by local historic preservation committees. [ more ]

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Mission District

Drawing Room gallery returns to Mission at old Harrington Galleries corner

Over 1,000 people attended the 'HOME' exhibition in San Francisco, marking the return of the Drawing Room gallery to the Mission district.

The gallery is seeking donations to secure a three-year lease and hopes to have a positive impact on the surrounding businesses. [ more ]

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The south east London borough rated one of the best' places to retire in England

Bromley has been rated one of the best places to retire in England.

Retirees are attracted to Bromley for its affordable housing, convenient location, and amenities. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy's historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick church demolished for housing * Brooklyn Paper

The historic St. Lucy-St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn has been demolished to make way for housing.

Passersby expressed sadness and wished that elements of the church could have been saved. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Hackney school set for closure like 'ghost town' as families priced out of London

Randal Cremer Primary School in Hackney is experiencing a decline in student numbers due to parents being priced out of the area.

The declining birth rate in London and the difficulty of affording housing are cited as reasons for fewer children attending the school. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

SF parents

Hackney school set for closure like 'ghost town' as families priced out of London

Randal Cremer Primary School in Hackney is experiencing a decline in student numbers due to parents being priced out of the area.

The declining birth rate in London and the difficulty of affording housing are cited as reasons for fewer children attending the school. [ more ]

therealdeal.com

LA real estate

Meet Max Netty, Developer of Tall Project in Beverly Hills

A developer has filed an application to build the tallest building in Beverly Hills through a legal loophole known as builder's remedy.

The 17-story tower would be built on Rodeo Drive, and the proposal was submitted by Max Netty of Soundview Investment Partners. [ more ]

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27 years ago

LA real estate

Owners of Stilt Houses Live Above It All

Stilt houses in Los Angeles, built from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s, are a unique housing type that may not be built anymore due to building regulations and other factors.

These houses, perched on steep slopes, represent a different era in the psychological history of the city and have been depicted in media as symbols of thrill-seeking and rule-breaking mentalities. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

'Game-changer for the Valley': Almost 1,500 new housing units to be built at North Hollywood Metro station

A new mixed-use development called District NoHo is coming to North Hollywood's Metro station, as part of an effort to build housing and community around transportation hubs.

The 15-acre project has been approved by the Los Angeles City Council and will include 1,481 residential units, along with office, retail, and restaurant space. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

Migrant farmworkers want to live in California. There's just no affordable housing for them

Many migrant farmworkers in California-run housing would settle full time in their communities if they could find affordable housing.

Migrant farmworkers face challenges in education due to frequent moves. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Build homes on low quality' areas of London green belt, think tank urges

The Centre for London recommends the creation of ten new development corporations at well-connected sites in the green belt

The report suggests the Treasury provide long-term funding and requires corporations to invest in green space nearby [ more ]

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Work starts on latest phase of 10,000-home development

Developer starts work on the latest part of a 10,000-home regeneration scheme in Barking.

Westbrooke Village site will bring 167 new homes to the area. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Editorial: Here's how to break the Oakland A's grip on the Coliseum

Oakland and Alameda County officials need to regain control of the Coliseum property to protect the public's interest.

The current deal with the A's owner, John Fisher, gives him veto power over development plans for the land. [ more ]

www.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Hundreds of homes to be built for rough sleepers in London

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has allocated Â£52m to Greater London to tackle homelessness.

The Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme will fund the construction of 347 homes in London for homeless adults.

The funding will also provide vital support services for rough sleepers in the city. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London

The government is allocating Â£52m to build homes for rough sleepers in London as part of a national programme.

The funding will also provide support services to help homeless individuals.

The final allocation of homes will be announced early next year. [ more ]

www.harrowtimes.co.uk

'Nightmare' - 10 adults and three children found crammed into single flat

Harrow Council enforcement officers discovered 13 occupants crowded in a three-bed flat during a routine inspection.

The flat had several hazards including exposed wires and faulty appliance sockets.

Harrow Council works with police, trading standards, and London Fire Brigade to tackle issues including overcrowding and unsafe living conditions. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Plans for 23million rapid transit bus network in Thamesmead

The UK government plans to fund a rapid transit bus network in Thamesmead as part of the Docklands 2.0 project.

The bus network aims to improve transport links and unlock housing in the area, potentially adding 8,000 homes and 5,500 jobs.

Transport for London (TfL) also has plans to extend the DLR from Gallions Reach to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. [ more ]

ianVisits

Government offers 23 million for Rapid-Bus link connecting Woolwich to Thamesmead

The government will provide funding for a rapid bus service between Woolwich and Thamesmead.

The funding for London's transport is currently uncertain, leaving a potential Â£500 million hole in TfL's investment plans. [ more ]

Thesanjoseblog

Silicon Valley real estate

Owners of the San Jose Flea Market cutting office components entirely and dramatically downsizing housing plans

The owners have eliminated office space from the project and reduced the number of homes and retail space.

The loophole in the builder's remedy allowed them to reduce the project size.

This decision will hinder San Jose's efforts to meet housing demand and requirements. [ more ]

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