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#palo-alto
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
13 hours ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
13 hours ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 hours 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Journal
1 day ago

New York's Destructive War on Developers

Renovations at 70 Middagh Street faced challenges due to changes in rent stabilization laws affecting market rate charges.
#urban-design
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
20 hours ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
20 hours ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
#housing-crisis
New York City
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
New York City
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
#homelessness
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
8 hours ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
23 hours 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
#real-estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

The bill mandates public marketing of listings while allowing exceptions for seller privacy and safety concerns with informed consent.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

The appraisal gap in 2026

Real estate valuations are increasingly challenged by outdated data, climate impacts, and reliance on Automated Valuation Models, leading to significant appraisal gaps.
#affordable-housing
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 hours ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 hours ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 hours ago

Consumer Policy Center report questions Compass dominance in five metros

Compass dominates unit sales in major cities, significantly outpacing competitors, with a strong emphasis on private listings and double-ending transactions.
#homeownership
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

Boston Sand & Gravel says pedestrian deaths 'inevitable' if housing complex moves forward

Boston Sand & Gravel is suing to stop a proposed apartment complex, citing safety risks from mixing pedestrian traffic with heavy truck operations.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 hours ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
Mental health
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours ago

Burned out as a real estate agent, try boundaries that stick

Independent agents experience unique burnout due to high demands and limited resources, necessitating effective self-care and boundary-setting strategies.
#housing
fromMission Local
1 day ago
SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

fromKqed
1 day ago
East Bay real estate

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
#fire
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#kb-home
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
23 hours ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters from California to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027, citing a more business-friendly environment.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
23 hours ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters from California to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027, citing a more business-friendly environment.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
New York City
fromCity Limits
9 hours ago

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

New York City aims to reduce construction scaffolding while ensuring safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
New York City
fromStrongtowns
1 day ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
#housing-affordability
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

The SF Board of Supervisors rejected an appeal to legalize an illegally converted single-family home from four rent-controlled units.
#housing-market
fromFortune
28 minutes ago
SF real estate

Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800-the 33rd straight increase | Fortune

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
18 minutes ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
SF real estate
fromFortune
28 minutes ago

Another month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800-the 33rd straight increase | Fortune

Home prices continue to rise, reaching a record high, despite falling sales and promises to increase housing inventory.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
18 minutes ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Ten Social Housing Units in Santa Margalida, Mallorca / Javier Gavin + Siddartha Rodrigo + Juan Moreno + DATAAE

The project features 10 social housing units and 10 multipurpose spaces built with local materials in Santa Margalida, Mallorca.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

'Extraordinarily rare': An unusual SF home has just hit the market for $6.5M

To find a building with this scale, flexibility, and existing group housing use in such a prime location is extraordinarily rare.
East Bay real estate
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
5 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Diego, CA: Prices Fall

San Diego's real estate market is shifting towards buyers with increased inventory and declining prices.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Seattle, WA: Prices Fall

Seattle's housing market offers more inventory but remains competitive with steady prices and quick sales.
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Meet the new head of City Planning

I understood at a very early age how much place matters and how impactful government services can be on one's life. The Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice was really focused on working with agencies to think about how they're addressing inequity, whether it's through budget as a lever or personnel as a lever, procurement, policymaking. But land use is a lever as well.
NYC politics
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

The luxury real estate market is undersupplied, with increased demand from wealthy individuals seeking hard assets amid stock market volatility.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
fromHoodline
2 days ago

CPC Approves 1,000-Unit Bjarke Ingels Project in Gowanus

The project will stitch new housing, ground-floor retail and artist space into a canalfront esplanade, with about a quarter of the apartments locked in as permanently affordable.
NYC real estate
#housing-development
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Renovation

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

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Renovation

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

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
fromThe Nation
4 days 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
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
California
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Build-to-rent single-family homes are rapidly expanding, with 7% of new single-family houses now built for rent rather than sale, offering an alternative to both apartment living and homeownership.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Mahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost

At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing. High rents and expensive homes are driving families and high-wage jobs out of California. Our housing crisis makes it harder to hire teachers, child care workers and law enforcement officers; and it is closely linked to our crisis of street homelessness.
California
#transit-oriented-development
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

A modular player scales in urban high-rise apartment projects

Modular housing is gaining traction in multifamily construction, particularly in urban areas with high costs and labor constraints.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NYC steps up ADU push with pre-reviewed plans and funding

Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to enhance NYC's housing supply by expediting accessory dwelling unit construction with pre-reviewed plans and support tools.
Environment
fromcal.streetsblog.org
2 months ago

Op/Ed: Why Affordable Housing Doesn't Offset Vehicle Miles Traveled - Streetsblog California

Using affordable housing as CEQA VMT mitigation often increases total VMT because it adds households and travel rather than displacing market-rate housing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off in California Yet, but This Year Might Be Different | KQED

Factory-built housing is poised to expand in California as regulatory barriers fall but construction costs and scaling remain major challenges.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

A simple reason it's getting harder to build rental housing

The cost rose a lot following the pandemic. And some of that was supply chain issues that really increased the costs, and then they didn't quite come back down. And now tariffs are also impacting some products. These costs are part of the reason the amount of new rental housing stock is shrinking.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California weighs single-stair multifamily to ignite housing supply

California's emerging housing fracas over a single stairwell may become a lightning rod, affecting both building codes and capital investment in more multifamily projects in more places. California's Fire Marshal is reportedly in the final stages of a report due this month on whether the state will allow singlestair multifamily buildings above three stories, and on when and how they may be permitted.
California
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
Real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the "Abundance" and "Stuck" Crowd Are Off the Mark

Private equity ownership, not local NIMBYism or regulations alone, drives housing shortages, rising rents, higher sale prices, and reduced maintenance.
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