Housing

White multistory Austin Independent School District headquearters building in Austin, Texas.

School Districts Invest in Workforce Housing

With teacher salaries failing to keep up with housing costs, some districts are building housing to keep their employees.

January 7, 2024 - Route Fifty

Large white banner with red letter reading "Space Available - Apts. for Rent - Call 898-0660" on brick building in Washington, D.C.

How New California Housing Laws Will Impact Renters

Laws going into effect this year will affect regulations around security deposits, credit checks, and even e-scooters.

January 5, 2024 - The Sacramento Bee

Red and white "No Loitering" sign.

More Cities, States Criminalizing Homelessness

As the number of unhoused Americans grows, some jurisdictions are going against the advice of advocates and imposing harsh penalties for sleeping in public spaces.

January 5, 2024 - Stateline

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Washington State Legislature Could Continue Housing Reforms in 2024

2023 saw some victories and some setbacks for housing advocates. Lawmakers plan to continue the fight in 2024.

January 4, 2024 - The Urbanist

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Austin Rents Fall as Apartment Construction Accelerates

As more multifamily developments become available and the tech job boom slows, Austin is seeing more affordable rents than a year ago, but costs remain above pre-pandemic levels.

January 4, 2024 - Austin American-Statesman

Tan modular building with white swinging barn/garage door being transported on freeway with yellow "Oversize Load" banner across back.

Virginia Adopts Modular Building Standards

The regulations could help lower the cost of off-site housing production.

January 4, 2024 - Informed Infrastructure

Exterior side view of a single-story brick home missing back half of roof and a debris pile in the front yard.

Commentary: We Need to Build for Disaster, Not Simply Focus on Recovery

As the frequency and severity of weather events increases, building codes need to be adjusted to include resilience principles.

January 4, 2024 - Route Fifty

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Montana Judge Blocks Zoning Reforms

The decision reverses new laws once dubbed the ‘Montana Miracle.’

January 3, 2024 - Reason

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Proposed Senior Community Wants to Use Tech to Keep Aging Residents Healthy

A proposal from a California investor and the University of California, Davis envisions a seniors-oriented community complete with healthcare facilities and other ways to support older residents.

January 3, 2024 - KCRA

Worker in yellow construction vest working on modular home under construction.

Op-Ed: Making Housing More Affordable Through Modular Construction

A relatively minor change to the federal government’s regulations on modular construction could bring down the cost of building and deploying modular housing to more communities facing housing shortages.

January 3, 2024 - The Architect's Newspaper

Wall of colorful sneakers for sale at a shoe store.

Explaining the Housing Market via Footwear

What the shoe industry can teach us about the housing crisis.

January 3, 2024 - Strong Towns

Close-up of black, white, and orange APARTMENT FOR RENT sign on building.

Approaching Affordable Housing From All Angles

Housing providers and advocates around the country are combining a variety of strategies to boost the affordable housing supply.

January 2, 2024 - Architectural Digest

Aerial view of coastal town of Astoria, Oregon with suspension bridge and sunset sky.

Rural Oregon Counties Struggle to Balance Growth, Affordability

Regions like Clatsop County are calling on the state to offer more resources for affordable housing.

January 2, 2024 - Governing

Close-up of white sign with red FOR SALE letters and blurred brick single-family home in background.

Congress Introduces Bill to Block Hedge Funds from Buying Single-Family Homes

The proposed legislation aims to help U.S. home buyers who can’t afford to outbid deep-pocketed institutional investors.

January 1, 2024 - HousingWire

Four-story light-colored multifamily apartment building.

HUD Resiliency Awards Target Affordable Multifamily Housing

The Green and Resilient Retrofit program aims to reduce vulnerability to climate challenges and improve energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.

December 31, 2023 - Housing Wire

View of Hotel Hamlin SRO supportiveh ousing building in San Francisco Tenderloin district.

Hundreds of San Francisco SRO Units Still Vacant

It can often take months for unhoused residents to access supportive housing. When they do, conditions can be unbearable.

December 29, 2023 - Sfist

White clapboard house with For Sale sign in front yard

Majority of US Home Listings Are Unaffordable

Just 15.5 percent of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the average earner, but there could be hope for 2024.

December 29, 2023 - CBS News via Yahoo Finance

Google street view of multistory white Bridgeview Bank building in Chicago, Illinois.

The Golden Age of Office Conversions

In 2023, there were more than twice as many adaptive reuse projects underway around the country as in prior years.

December 28, 2023 - CoStar News

Brick New York City apartment buildings with fire escapes and high-rise under construction in background.

New York Launches New Housing Financing Initiative

The program is aimed at supporting housing projects with 70 percent or more affordable units.

December 28, 2023 - Commercial Observer

Senior couple sitting on sofa looking at laptop computer held in the man's lap.

Report Highlights Housing Insecurity Among Seniors

Older Americans face rising mortgage debt, high costs for medical care and assistance, and a dearth of accessible housing.

December 27, 2023 - Smart Cities Dive

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