Policy
California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Transit-Density Housing Bill
California’s Legislature has passed SB 79, a sweeping housing bill that overrides local zoning to allow multifamily housing near transit. The measure—years in the making—cements the state’s role as a national bellwether for density reforms.
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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.
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Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration
A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?
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Will OBBB Act OZ Policy Revamp Shift Spark Growth Or Retreat?
Congress is quietly rewriting Opportunity Zone rules—tightening definitions, sunsetting current zones early, and steering investment toward rural areas. Could the fix risk fueling sprawl while sidelining urban multifamily capital?
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Job Corps Shutdown A Blow To Prized Builders' Talent Pipeline
As Spring Selling falters, the construction industry risks losing a vital talent pipeline for its next generation workforce.
