'You Just Have to Say No': LA's Plan to Stop Building Homes in Fire Zones | KQEDLocal land use decisions are complicated by climate change and housing shortages, prompting communities to adopt stricter development rules.The aftermath of disasters forces re-evaluation of zoning and housing plans for safer rebuilding.
Supes forward measure to let developers build luxury housing with no affordable fees - 48 hillsThe committee vote enables developers to convert office space to housing without impact fees, raising concerns over prioritizing market-rate developments.
'You Just Have to Say No': LA's Plan to Stop Building Homes in Fire Zones | KQEDLocal land use decisions are complicated by climate change and housing shortages, prompting communities to adopt stricter development rules.The aftermath of disasters forces re-evaluation of zoning and housing plans for safer rebuilding.
Supes forward measure to let developers build luxury housing with no affordable fees - 48 hillsThe committee vote enables developers to convert office space to housing without impact fees, raising concerns over prioritizing market-rate developments.
Facing Public and Council Opposition, Portland Grants Zenith Key ApprovalPortland granted Zenith Energy a new LUCS, allowing continued operations amidst criticism over environmental risks and calls for stricter oversight.
Irvine to consider tougher regulations for warehouse developmentIrvine's city council is considering tougher regulations or a ban on large warehouse developments due to concerns over their scale and impact.
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 8.29.24 - Austin MonitorCity Council addresses immigration rights and parkland fees while considering community disannexations and land use appeals, highlighting local governance and activism.
Facing Public and Council Opposition, Portland Grants Zenith Key ApprovalPortland granted Zenith Energy a new LUCS, allowing continued operations amidst criticism over environmental risks and calls for stricter oversight.
Irvine to consider tougher regulations for warehouse developmentIrvine's city council is considering tougher regulations or a ban on large warehouse developments due to concerns over their scale and impact.
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 8.29.24 - Austin MonitorCity Council addresses immigration rights and parkland fees while considering community disannexations and land use appeals, highlighting local governance and activism.
Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilizationThe ancient Maya civilization may have relied heavily on fish as a food resource, supporting complex societal structures.
Are We Growing Food, or Are We Making an Artwork?'Agnes Denes' wheat project in Bozeman addresses community anxieties surrounding land use, food scarcity, and environmental preservation through artistic engagement.
Labour land grab for housing and solar poses fresh blow for farmersThe government's land use proposals aim to balance food production and environmental goals, sparking controversy among farmers.
Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and whyThe government’s inheritance tax plans may affect a smaller number of farms than claimed by farmers' groups, impacting about 500 estates per year.
'Offensive' to brand farmers as land hoarders, Simon Harris says as new residential land tax shelved ahead of BudgetThe delay in the Residential Zoned Land Tax is a response to farmers' concerns about taxing agricultural land.
Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilizationThe ancient Maya civilization may have relied heavily on fish as a food resource, supporting complex societal structures.
Are We Growing Food, or Are We Making an Artwork?'Agnes Denes' wheat project in Bozeman addresses community anxieties surrounding land use, food scarcity, and environmental preservation through artistic engagement.
Labour land grab for housing and solar poses fresh blow for farmersThe government's land use proposals aim to balance food production and environmental goals, sparking controversy among farmers.
Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and whyThe government’s inheritance tax plans may affect a smaller number of farms than claimed by farmers' groups, impacting about 500 estates per year.
'Offensive' to brand farmers as land hoarders, Simon Harris says as new residential land tax shelved ahead of BudgetThe delay in the Residential Zoned Land Tax is a response to farmers' concerns about taxing agricultural land.
California Forever Sees New Way to Get Around Voter Approval For Their Solano County City-From-ScratchCalifornia Forever seeks to develop a new city in Solano County by partnering with Suisun City to bypass existing growth limits.
London's Pocket Parks: St George's Garden, SE1The pocket park revitalizes a previously neglected urban space, balancing historical elements with modern community needs.
California Forever Sees New Way to Get Around Voter Approval For Their Solano County City-From-ScratchCalifornia Forever seeks to develop a new city in Solano County by partnering with Suisun City to bypass existing growth limits.
London's Pocket Parks: St George's Garden, SE1The pocket park revitalizes a previously neglected urban space, balancing historical elements with modern community needs.
Coney Island casino's future a crapshoot after community board committee votes 'no' * Brooklyn PaperCommunity Board 13's Land Use Committee voted against the Coney Island casino proposal, reflecting local opposition and the requirement for public support in future approvals.
Locals Vote Against Street Demapping for Proposed CasinoConey Island casino proposal faces strong community opposition, with a significant vote against altering land use restrictions.
Coney Island casino's future a crapshoot after community board committee votes 'no' * Brooklyn PaperCommunity Board 13's Land Use Committee voted against the Coney Island casino proposal, reflecting local opposition and the requirement for public support in future approvals.
Locals Vote Against Street Demapping for Proposed CasinoConey Island casino proposal faces strong community opposition, with a significant vote against altering land use restrictions.
House on Baleia Beach / Andre Vainer ArquitetosThe architecture effectively balances land use with environmental features such as large trees while creating a traditional living layout.
Bangalow Road House / Son StudioBangalow Road House creatively maximizes space on a constrained corner lot through innovative design and use of elevated volumes.
INKYO, a small house in Daegu / DHPAAn elderly couple transformed their unused land in Daegu into a vacation home that embraces family gatherings, despite challenging location and restrictions.
House on Baleia Beach / Andre Vainer ArquitetosThe architecture effectively balances land use with environmental features such as large trees while creating a traditional living layout.
Bangalow Road House / Son StudioBangalow Road House creatively maximizes space on a constrained corner lot through innovative design and use of elevated volumes.
INKYO, a small house in Daegu / DHPAAn elderly couple transformed their unused land in Daegu into a vacation home that embraces family gatherings, despite challenging location and restrictions.
Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrappedThe UK government has lifted the deadline for mapping historic rights of way, allowing unrecorded paths to be preserved.
Niles: A busy 2024 set up big challenges for Disneyland in 2025Disneyland's year was significant for labor agreements and new land use policies, paving the way for future developments.
Wimbledon takes court action in bid to head off expansion threatWimbledon seeks court clarification on land use trust to proceed with its controversial expansion plans.
The Labyrinthine Rules That Created a Housing CrisisLand-use regulations in America not only preserve safety but also enforce outdated aesthetic and moral standards, contributing significantly to the housing crisis.
In Kent, Labour has a fight on its hands and a make-or-break test for its housing revolution | Polly ToynbeeThe housing crisis in Kent highlights the tension between local council decisions and Westminster's commitment to rapid home building.
'People crying out for homes' - Green Party furious over plans to shelve tax on land hoardingPostponement of new land tax to address farmers' concerns may hinder housing development efforts.
'People crying out for homes' - Greens furious over Fianna Fail plans to shelve tax on land hoardingThe Irish government is reconsidering a new tax aimed at reducing land speculation to address the housing crisis.
The Labyrinthine Rules That Created a Housing CrisisLand-use regulations in America not only preserve safety but also enforce outdated aesthetic and moral standards, contributing significantly to the housing crisis.
In Kent, Labour has a fight on its hands and a make-or-break test for its housing revolution | Polly ToynbeeThe housing crisis in Kent highlights the tension between local council decisions and Westminster's commitment to rapid home building.
'People crying out for homes' - Green Party furious over plans to shelve tax on land hoardingPostponement of new land tax to address farmers' concerns may hinder housing development efforts.
'People crying out for homes' - Greens furious over Fianna Fail plans to shelve tax on land hoardingThe Irish government is reconsidering a new tax aimed at reducing land speculation to address the housing crisis.
Money pours into battle over future of Dublin open space ahead of next week's electionEnvironmentalists are vigorously opposing a land-use measure in Dublin that risks commercial development at the expense of open space and clean air.
Big Sur wedding venue hit with code violations, more than $500K in finesWind and Sea allegedly violates zoning codes, prompting a local nonprofit's efforts to enforce land use regulations.
Big Sur group wants temporary stop to new building along scenic stretch of California coastRequest for a temporary moratorium on new lodging developments in Big Sur to prevent irreversible impacts.Suggested freeze on the number of lodging units to address overcrowding issues in Big Sur similar to other tourist destinations.
Big Sur wedding venue hit with code violations, more than $500K in finesWind and Sea allegedly violates zoning codes, prompting a local nonprofit's efforts to enforce land use regulations.
Big Sur group wants temporary stop to new building along scenic stretch of California coastRequest for a temporary moratorium on new lodging developments in Big Sur to prevent irreversible impacts.Suggested freeze on the number of lodging units to address overcrowding issues in Big Sur similar to other tourist destinations.
The livestock lobby is waging war on lab-grown meat'. This is why we can't let them win | George MonbiotThe transition away from livestock farming is as critical as shifting to electric vehicles for environmental sustainability.
Data centre plans spark fury among residentsResidents oppose plans for huge data centre due to environmental and industrial concerns.
Loophole exempts 355 landowners in England from inheritance tax, data showsThe tax-exempt heritage assets scheme allows wealthy landowners in England to evade inheritance tax, calling for urgent reforms.
The livestock lobby is waging war on lab-grown meat'. This is why we can't let them win | George MonbiotThe transition away from livestock farming is as critical as shifting to electric vehicles for environmental sustainability.
Data centre plans spark fury among residentsResidents oppose plans for huge data centre due to environmental and industrial concerns.
Loophole exempts 355 landowners in England from inheritance tax, data showsThe tax-exempt heritage assets scheme allows wealthy landowners in England to evade inheritance tax, calling for urgent reforms.
The U.S.-Mexico border, the wall and the thousands of acres between themThe border wall expansion in South Texas results in vast areas of land being left in limbo, complicating border definitions and usage.
Portland planners say Alpenrose Dairy redevelopment plan needs more workCity planners recommend denial of the Alpenrose Dairy redevelopment application due to unmet requirements.
Staten Island Community Boards to discuss new NYC trash container requirements and moreStaten Island's Community Boards are addressing critical issues like coastal flooding, property modifications, and new sanitation requirements through upcoming public meetings.
VA's illegal leases on West L.A. campus pose a tough choice for a federal judgeJudge to decide on federal land leases affecting veterans' housing.
Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities - Streetsblog USAThe U.S. road system occupies significant urban land, with opportunities for better uses like housing and parks.
VA's illegal leases on West L.A. campus pose a tough choice for a federal judgeJudge to decide on federal land leases affecting veterans' housing.
Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities - Streetsblog USAThe U.S. road system occupies significant urban land, with opportunities for better uses like housing and parks.
'Too many' pigeons in pigeon loft sparks council planning enforcement actionA man lost a planning battle to keep his pigeons due to an excessive number, leading to orders to reduce and eventually remove the pigeon loft.