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California
fromKqed
2 days ago

2025 Was a 'Blockbuster Year' for Housing Laws. What Does That Mean for 2026? | KQED

California enacted sweeping housing laws to speed construction, streamline disaster rebuilding and approvals, and balance new development with urgent tenant affordability concerns.
#housing-policy
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Wins for street vendors, affordable housing and worker protection as slew of laws pass at final NYC council meeting of year amNewYork

The outgoing New York City Council used its last meeting of the 2024-2025 session on Thursday to pass landmark legislation expanding permitting and agency support for street vendors, affordable housing policy and worker protection laws. When you think about issues that affect working-class New Yorkers, this is a day to be proud of, said new Council Member Harvey Epstein. We're talking about worker protections, opportunities for more affordable housingThese are real ways to manage the affordability crisis, keep people in their homes
New York City
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Georgia lawmakers aim to speed housing permits for affordability

Georgia faces a statewide housing shortage exceeding 365,000 homes and is pursuing permitting and regulatory reforms to lower construction costs and increase supply.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing

Los Angeles permanently fast-tracked approvals for 100% affordable housing, reducing review timelines from six–nine months to a required 60 days.
#broadband
Silicon Valley food
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose sees a record number of new food businesses - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose issued 933 food-business tax certificates since 2022, driving record openings concentrated downtown and in neighborhood corridors, aided by streamlined permitting and nonprofit support.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Outdoor dining: Brooklyn lawmaker pushes for return of year-round program to boost small businesses | amNewYork

Legislation would reinstate year-round street dining in New York City, expand participation and footprints, and add snow removal and sanitation requirements while easing permitting.
#oakland
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

FCC Makes Three Moves to Expedite Network Deployment

The FCC said it will seek comment on how wireline infrastructure deployment can be accelerated by using Section 253 of the Communications Act. The Act, according to the FCC, 'precludes state and local governments from imposing requirements that prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of telecommunications service.' Currently, the FCC says that providers must obtain authorization from state and local governments to deploy facilities and provide service.
US politics
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Permitting a Key Broadband Deployment Factor: Report

Permitting practices determine broadband deployment speed and cost; standardization, digital systems, coordinated excavation, pole-access rules, and dispute resolution reduce delays and expenses.
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Trump's point man on energy calls offshore wind disruption a unique case

Offshore wind pullbacks are a limited exception; permitting reform and community-backed nuclear waste siting will accelerate infrastructure buildout and energy project deployment.
California
fromKqed
3 months ago

Newsom's Push to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Fails, Moving Fight to High-Stakes Hearing | KQED

Legislation to streamline permitting and water rights for California's $20 billion Delta tunnel stalled, delaying a project proponents say is vital for climate adaptation and water reliability.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trump EPA wants to fast track permits for AI infrastructure

EPA proposes allowing certain non-emissions construction for power plants and manufacturing to begin before obtaining Clean Air Act permits, speeding AI data center buildout.
New York City
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

New York NIMBYs Turn Against Democracy

NYC ballot measures would bypass council member deference to speed permitting and build more affordable housing, but the council sought to block them.
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