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
San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential
Having fallen behind other urban centers in initiatives to reignite downtown economic vibrancy, San Francisco ramps up its push to convert vacant office buildings into much-needed new high-rise living.
Policy
3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction
As homebuilders face elongated — costly — waits for essential build-cycle inspections, they turn increasingly to third-party inspections as a work-around to keep start-to-completion construction cycles on track.
Policy
New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold
Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.
Policy
Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis
Texas is one of the nation's most active homebuilding states, yet affordability slips out of reach for millions. Lawmakers now aim to rewire the state’s zoning laws to boost supply, speed up approvals, and limit local obstruction. We unpack three key bills and the stakes behind them.
Policy
Together On Fixing Housing: Solve Two, Start the Rest
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz and Lennar Mortgage President Laura Escobar argue that the housing crisis won’t be solved by magic. It starts with a unified focus on two or three priorities—a rallying cry for builders, developers, lenders, and policy-makers.
