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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Bronx pol pushes bill to protect cannabis shops after state rule change leaves them in jeopardy; owners demand special session in Albany | amNewYork

A Bronx lawmaker has introduced legislation to shield more than 100 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries from losing their ability to operate after the state's Office of Cannabis Management reinterpreted a key zoning rule last week. The measure would grandfather in any licenses that were approved in error and aims to protect many Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license holders who acted in good faith.
Cannabis
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

NYC may let you build a tiny house in your backyard

New rules will allow homeowners to legally create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New York City, subject to specific safety and zoning criteria.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Trans Activists Vow to 'Liberate Compton's' Despite Appeal Loss | KQED

Activists seek to replace a private prison with a community resource center in San Francisco's Tenderloin.
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#housing-policy
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
US politics

The Commons: Stuck In Place

Restrictive land-use policies limit housing opportunities in vibrant cities, impacting Americans' movement and economic prospects.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

What to like and hate about Cuomo's housing plan

Cuomo's housing plan leans towards NIMBYism, avoiding bold zoning changes needed to address New York's housing crisis.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Hundreds of affordable homes proposed for North San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

This will not be a complimentary welcome to our laid-back community. During heavy traffic, 49er games and concerts, this bumper-to-bumper traffic cuts through the Alviso community.
San Francisco
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Texas lawmakers finalize bill limiting property owners' right to protest new homes nearby - Austin Monitor

New Texas bill limits homeowners' power to protest nearby zoning changes, facilitating the construction of necessary housing amid shortages.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Goodbye, Bikini Hostel? Miami Beach advances deal to close hostel-turned-shelter

Miami Beach commissioners have advanced a plan for a new luxury development that may displace a homeless shelter, raising community concerns.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. Superior Court rejects towns' claim that MBTA housing law is an 'unfunded mandate'

Massachusetts court dismisses lawsuits from nine towns challenging MBTA Communities Act for lacking concrete evidence and specificity in claims.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Parents demand city pull plug on EV charging station across from Brooklyn school

Brooklyn residents oppose an EV charging station near an elementary school due to health risks and safety concerns, highlighting community input disregard.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Elon Musk Is Having Massive Drama With His Mansion's Neighbors

Elon Musk's property violations in Austin highlight his disregard for local rules and community standards.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

The swingers club next door

A church pastor's concern led to the investigation of a swingers club operating near his church in suburban Connecticut.
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Local senator's bill to rein in Builder's Remedy projects dies

The 37-story project for 80 Willow, the former Sunset Magazine headquarters, was Becker's inspiration for the bill, highlighting concerns around unchecked development in local communities.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Empty RV trailers that attracted squatters in L.A. County now showing up in Riverside County

"The trailers violate the city's zoning and fire code, and we are currently dealing with an ongoing code enforcement case to resolve the issue effectively."
LA real estate
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: Faith-Based Housing Will Help Our Communities Thrive

The high cost of land and limited subsidies are driving the housing crisis, where leveraging religious organizations' underused properties could alleviate this barrier and utilize available funding.
NYC real estate
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