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#zoning-laws

Silicon Valley real estate

YIMBY battle could land Rancho Palos Verdes in court

4 days ago

Boston real estate

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

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 days ago

Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose rejects tower project near Valley Fair that residents called a monstrosity'

Silicon Valley real estate

YIMBY battle could land Rancho Palos Verdes in court

more#housing-development

#legislation

fromAustin Monitor

3 days ago

NYC politics

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

fromPadailypost

Silicon Valley real estate

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

fromAustin Monitor

3 days ago

NYC politics

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

fromPadailypost

Silicon Valley real estate

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

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.

fromLos Angeles Times

LA real estate

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

Miami food

fromMiami Herald

3 days 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.

fromLos Angeles Times

LA real estate

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

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.

LA's affordable housing push hits roadblock in the San Fernando Valley

Mayor Karen Bass faces strong resistance over plans for affordable housing in single-family home zones, leading to the abandonment of most proposed projects.

SF politics

fromSan Jose Inside

Pro-housing Advocates Say California Housing Incentives Aren't Working

California's recent housing laws have failed to significantly increase the state's housing supply.

NYC real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

3 weeks ago

Where land-use regulations are driving up housing costs

Restrictive land-use regulations hinder housing affordability, largely regulated at the local level rather than federal.

Boston real estate

4 months ago

State backs controversial 'Weston Whopper' housing development

The Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee has overridden local zoning decisions, allowing a significant affordable housing project despite community opposition.

fromCity Limits

NYC real estate

Opinion: Faith-Based Housing Will Help Our Communities Thrive

fromPark Slope, NY Patch

9 months ago

NYC real estate

Chorus Of Boos Greet Windsor Terrace Developers At Town Hall Monday

LA real estate

LA's affordable housing push hits roadblock in the San Fernando Valley

Mayor Karen Bass faces strong resistance over plans for affordable housing in single-family home zones, leading to the abandonment of most proposed projects.

SF politics

fromSan Jose Inside

Pro-housing Advocates Say California Housing Incentives Aren't Working

California's recent housing laws have failed to significantly increase the state's housing supply.

NYC real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

3 weeks ago

Where land-use regulations are driving up housing costs

Restrictive land-use regulations hinder housing affordability, largely regulated at the local level rather than federal.

Boston real estate

4 months ago

State backs controversial 'Weston Whopper' housing development

The Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee has overridden local zoning decisions, allowing a significant affordable housing project despite community opposition.

fromCity Limits

NYC real estate

Opinion: Faith-Based Housing Will Help Our Communities Thrive

fromPark Slope, NY Patch

9 months ago

NYC real estate

Chorus Of Boos Greet Windsor Terrace Developers At Town Hall Monday

more#affordable-housing

fromFuturism

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

Transporting service employees to other houses, leaving their cars on our quiet streets, hauling laundry to and fro to other houses has to stop.

Silicon Valley real estate

Silicon Valley real estate

The swingers club next door

Pastor David Townsley's suspicions of the Wicked Fun Club confirmed his concerns about adult businesses near the church, highlighting a clash between community values and local enterprise.

NYC LGBT

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.

fromsfist.com

Scott Wiener At It Again With a Bill to Upzone Housing Density Near Transit Hubs

State Senator Scott Wiener proposes new housing bill, SB-79, allowing taller buildings near transit hubs to increase housing density.

Boston

After rejecting MBTA Communities Act rules, Milton voted against delivering action plan by deadline

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

The Commons: Stuck In Place

NYC politics

Silicon Valley real estate

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.

fromsfist.com

Scott Wiener At It Again With a Bill to Upzone Housing Density Near Transit Hubs

State Senator Scott Wiener proposes new housing bill, SB-79, allowing taller buildings near transit hubs to increase housing density.

Boston

After rejecting MBTA Communities Act rules, Milton voted against delivering action plan by deadline

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

The Commons: Stuck In Place

Op-Ed | Major rezoning could bring much needed housing to Midtown South | amNewYork

Midtown Manhattan's housing shortage is primarily due to outdated zoning laws from 1961 that restrict new residential developments.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Portland food

State orders Palo Alto to revise laws on backyard dwellings - San Jose Spotlight

NYC real estate

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | Major rezoning could bring much needed housing to Midtown South | amNewYork

Midtown Manhattan's housing shortage is primarily due to outdated zoning laws from 1961 that restrict new residential developments.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Alternative transportation

Portland food

State orders Palo Alto to revise laws on backyard dwellings - San Jose Spotlight

more#housing

fromStreetsblog

Silicon Valley real estate

Commentary: It's Nice Not to Worry About the Rising Costs of Cars - Streetsblog San Francisco

Car tariffs could increase prices significantly.

Car ownership is increasingly seen as a burden in urban areas.

Zoning laws restrict non-car owners' use of space.

from48 hills

New study by Fed economists directly contradicts Yimby narrative on housing prices - 48 hills

Development constraints have little impact on U.S. housing prices, contradicting long-held economic beliefs.

fromwww.ocregister.com

U.S. Department of Justice backs Christian church suing California city

The City Council's consistent denial of Anchor Stone's application is seen as a violation of their rights under RLUIPA, undermining religious assembly rights.

Los Angeles

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Battle over 'inspirational' new pro-Trump sign ignites in NY court: 'Blatant attack on free expression'

Sticker Mule is contesting a zoning board decision to block its political sign, claiming it violates free speech rights.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com