Housing
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Welcomed in San Diego County—But a Plan is Needed
Neighborhood electric vehicles may become more popular in California's second most populous county thanks to legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. The small zero-emission vehicles are prohibited from crossing streets with speed limits above 35 mph.
False Construction Permits Go 'Unchecked' in New York
New York habitually lets property owners begin construction without disclosing that their buildings are rent-stabilized or occupied by tenants.
Breaking: Elizabeth Warren Releases Far-Reaching Housing Bill
The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act probably has no chance of passing into law, but it's still the most substantial gesture toward housing policy by a member of Congress since the subprime crisis of 2008.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Reform Bill on Gov. Brown's Desk
The lone survivor of Sen. Scott Wiener's trio of "Housing-First Policy" bills awaits a decision by Gov. Jerry Brown. Senate Bill 828, intended to increase the amount of land zoned for housing in California cities, was weakened by amendments.
Mapping D.C.'s Affordable Housing Investment
The District has created thousands of affordable homes, but analysts see a need for more targeted intervention.
Retrofitting Cities with Accessory Dwelling Units Is a Win-Win
Expensive West Coast cities are looking to these alternative and add-on structures to ease their housing challenges.
Alternative Analysis Pegs L.A. Homeless Count at Over 100,000
Casting doubt on an official estimate of around 52,000, researchers at a Los Angeles-based nonprofit put the number at close to double that level. That's accounting for anyone who became homeless at some point during the year.
The Key to Effective Neighborhood Development: Scale
Lots of great ideas, but few resources to back them up—the story in Detroit is probably familiar in cities all over the country.
Homeless Tents Missing the Permanent Housing Mark in San Diego
The occupants of homeless tents in San Diego haven't been moving to permanent housing in the numbers city officials had hoped.
Duplexes Approved for 99 Percent of Vancouver Single-Family Neighborhoods
The city of Vancouver's new density regulations will be the envy of many a YIMBY.
Prices Increasing in the Luxury Market
"It's a tale of two markets," says Danielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com.
Austin's Waitlist for Housing Vouchers Only Opens Every Four Years
A chance to participate in a lottery, which gets winners on a waitlist for federal housing assistance, pops up on the calendar as frequently as the Summer Olympics.
Is the Urban-Suburban Divide Destined to Disappear?
In a new book, Hans Westlund and Tigran Haas argue that the global knowledge economy is radically reshaping urban development. Eventually, they say, it'll render meaningless our present notions of "urban," "suburban," and "rural."
How to Understand Your City's Eviction Crisis
Other cities could learn from efforts to lower eviction rates in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Silicon Valley City to Approve Massive Vallco Development, Like it or Not
A new state law meant to overcome local barriers to development is having its first big test run in Cupertino, California.
Study of Evictions in Kansas City Provides Insight Into a National Problem
A new report on eviction data from Kansas City reveals systematic factors related to the housing crisis.
Through Thick and Thin, Support for California’s Proposition 13 Hasn’t Waned
Since its passage 40 years ago, the controversial legislation has remained consistently popular with Californians.
New York's Economy Is Going Strong. Can it Build Fast Enough to Keep Up?
If Brooklyn keeps up the pace of current growth, it could pass Chicago in population in the next few years.
In Boston, Protecting Communities from the Consequences of Foreclosure
A diverse Boston community alliance initially came together to maintain stability in neighborhoods affected by foreclosures. It has changed focus as its work has continued.
Editorial: Drastic Changes Needed to Solve New York's Public Housing Crisis
Even if the money for repairing New York City's public housing were to materialize, it would be money poorly spent, according to this editorial.
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