Policy
California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production
Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.
Policy
California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production
Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.
Policy
Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push
State leaders aim to regroup for a fall special session after a housing bill faces resistance from local zoning defenders.
Policy
Can California Clear A Better Path To Housing Stability?
Berkeley’s 8-year “step-up” project exposes the true cost of building even the simplest housing. A test case in transition: When red tape meets a desperate need for shelter.
Policy
Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast
Connecticut joins a growing list of states rewriting zoning laws in a bid to lower housing costs and push local governments to open the door to more new homes, despite vocal local resistance. Will carrots work?
Policy
D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook
With housing in short supply and office vacancies mounting, D.C. bets big on adaptive reuse. The Accolade—a high-profile federal office-to-housing transformation—could be a make-or-break signal for urban reinvention.
