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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

The neighbors assert that the covenant in place effectively sterilizes the land, preventing any development or construction on the designated site.
Agriculture
#data-centers
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
#housing-policy
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
14 hours 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
4 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
14 hours 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
4 days 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.
fromStreetsblog New York City
7 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
fromwww.housingwire.com
18 hours ago

Colorado AG voids MV Realty Homeowner Benefit Agreements

The consent judgment voids MV Realty's long-term Homeowner Benefit Agreement contracts, clears recorded property filings, and bars the company from performing real estate brokerage services in Colorado.
Real estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Queens lawmaker incensed after fiery car meetup in neighborhood, demands arrests: We are not putting up with this garbage' | amNewYork

A Queens lawmaker demands arrests after a dangerous car meetup involving stunts and a fire in a neighborhood.
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

East Bay Company Dumps Debris Into Customer's Yard Over Unpaid Bill, But They Moved Out

A dumpster company dumped unpaid junk back into a former customer's yard after they moved out, causing community frustration.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
#community-activism
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Mission District

Commentary: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood

Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood

Community members actively address local litter and dumping issues despite limited city support.
#oakland
fromKqed
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
5 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

Upper West Side
fromCurbed
3 days ago

No Visitors, No Packages, and Please Don't Do Laundry!

New Yorkers are preparing for a potential doorman and porter strike, leading to various contingency plans for building management and resident responsibilities.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Crocker Amazon turf war moves on to the Supes

The Recreation and Park Commission recommended accepting a $28-million grant for Crocker Amazon Park's renovation, despite public opposition to certain plans.
#palo-alto
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
#homelessness
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Did My Aunt and Uncle a Huge Favor. Now I'm Being Treated Like an Evil Landlord.

I inherited my house while I was still in college. I had no clue what to do as a homeowner so I invited my 'aunt and uncle' to live with me after they got priced out of their apartment.
Law
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

"We're all over the place here - this meeting should be suspended. We should get our ducks in a row and come back here and do this properly. I mean it's like a circus - you're saying one thing, and then you're going back. You're kind of changing your answers."
London politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Mississauga reaches deal with Ridgeway Plaza owners to prevent large 'nuisance' gatherings | CBC News

Ridgeway Plaza in Mississauga will implement security measures to enhance safety and address local resident complaints after large gatherings.
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks' Legal Representation - Portland Mercury

In this case, there was no information found in the preliminary review to suggest that... Councilors used or attempted to use their official position to obtain a private financial gain or avoid a financial detriment that was only available to them but for their official position.
Portland
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After budget letdown, hundreds rally for new Jackson Mann community center in Allston

Councilor Liz Breadon demands $65 million for Jackson Mann Community Center to ensure serious investment in Allston-Brighton.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 days ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

$1 million fine for a landowner who chopped trees? Oakland officials can't decide

Property owners face nearly $1 million in fines for illegally cutting down 38 trees, with the City Council divided on enforcement decisions.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Ethics Commission Fines Homelessness Influencer Over State Violations - Portland Mercury

Kevin Dahlgren violated state ethics law while working in homeless services, resulting in a $3,000 penalty for personal gain from client purchases.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

NAR and Florida MLS groups dismissed from Zea lawsuit

Judge Dimitrouleas dismissed several real estate associations from a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices without prejudice, allowing for potential refiling.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Neighbor Said Something Unacceptable to My Daughter. My Husband Refused to Step Up-So Someone Had To.

Addressing sexual harassment is crucial for the well-being of the victim.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Mountain West states like Idaho experienced housing price surges due to an influx of remote workers during the pandemic, but local governments resist regulatory changes.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
#housing-development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Arizona housing reform push would curb HOA, design mandates

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills to limit local control over housing design standards and contractor licensing to address the housing shortage.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

Not in My Neighbor's Backyard

A Brentwood couple's luxury treehouse for their toddler sparked a dispute with their neighbor, leading to city inspection over privacy and code violation concerns.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Association manager should not be allowed to interfere with board meetings

Board directors cannot delegate nondelegable duties like conducting meetings and making motions; managers lack legal authority to preside or move motions at any meeting.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Can Hear Every Explosive Fight Between My Neighbors. What They're Yelling About Makes It Even Worse.

But what you have the right to do is not always the action that will lead to the most happiness for you. In fact, if you insist upon escalating before exploring a gentler approach, you will often make things worse. So your wife isn't entirely full of it. Tense relationships with neighbors really do make a lot of people miserable, and it makes sense that she'd want to avoid pissing off people who live within shouting distance and are apparently pretty combative.
Relationships
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

Rich Man, Poor Lawn Leaves Neighbors Fuming

Wealthy businessman Charles Probst abandoned his ambitious landscaping project on his Westlake estate, leaving behind poorly maintained vegetation and settling a $2 million arts donation lawsuit.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I draw the line at this woman smoking in my yard

Dear Eric: My youngest son is in his mid-40s. He had some heavy mental issues a few years ago and moved back home to our basement. Prior to the breakdown, his wife left him, he lost a job he loved, and soon he started dating Leslie. She became pregnant, and our beautiful granddaughter was born but passed at two months and two days from SIDS. Our hearts were and are still broken.
Relationships
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Josh Shapiro to neighbors: Get off my lawn

At issue is a narrow 10-foot-wide peninsula, a comically small spit of land along the Shapiros' property line that broadens slightly into a small chunk of someone's backyard. Whose yard depends on whom you ask. On paper, the land belongs to the Mocks. But the Shapiros, seeking to build a security fence, have claimed in court to have squatters' rights, a longtime feature of property law.
US news
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

Opponents of California upzoning are using state bar complaints to challenge pro-housing advocacy, prompting First Amendment and regulatory disputes.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council thwarted in bid to axe low-traffic zones

Tower Hamlets Council said in September 2023 it wanted to take down the LTNs and was challenged by Save our Safer Streets (Soss). The court said a failure to reconsult was among the reasons for its decision. Soss said that "thousands of local residents will be extremely pleased and relieved". Tower Hamlets Council, led by mayor Lutfur Rahman, said it was "disappointed" while London's mayor called it "good news for Londoners".
London politics
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: Am I justified in escalating this frustrating dispute with my neighbor?

Document persistent loud noise, use local noise ordinances or police (311), and set clear boundaries with a travel companion about shared planning responsibilities.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC's borough presidents wield new power over housing decisions. How will they use it?

Borough presidents regained decisive land-use appeal authority, enabling them to overturn council decisions and reshape housing development priorities across neighborhoods.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Wanted to Extend a Simple Thank You to a Neighbor. But They Took Advantage of My Generosity.

Neighbor shoveled unexpected snow; host offered lunch but felt resentful when partner joined and ordered pricier items; host wants clear, fair repayment expectations.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

A Bay Area financier has one appeal left in his contentious Fremont gate dispute. What do his neighbors think about the controversy?

FREMONT - On the outskirts of Fremont's rolling hills, past eucalyptus trees and grassy cattle ranches, is an area with a long agrarian history that has been disrupted year after year by the momentum of modern industry. Livestock ranchers, roughnecks and agriculture have had a storied past in the rural land surrounding what is now a long stretch of Interstate Highway 680.
East Bay real estate
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area town seeks to curb loud music, inciteful language and fighting with revised rules

Windsor will fine individuals up to $500 for excessive noise, inciteful or offensive language, and fighting in public beginning March 4.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: When the neighbors open their garage, we have to flee

Improper mothball use causing pervasive odor may require health-department intervention or neighborly request; habitual job-hopping can undermine family stability and create relocation burdens.
Real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Legal Drama Likely to Heat Up Over Fence Installed on Coastal Property in Daly City

A Daly City coastal property comprises four parcels with multiple owners, creating disagreement and a disputed fence installed by Luke Brugnara that blocks public access.
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