Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom

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Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom

Governors across the political spectrum are finished waiting for local governments to fix America’s housing crisis. From Colorado to Florida to California to Texas, state leaders brandish hardline tactics—tying funding and overriding local authority—to accelerate new home development.

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Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

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Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.

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Indigo in Fort Bend: A Model for Smart Density And Market Alignment

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Indigo in Fort Bend: A Model for Smart Density And Market Alignment

Ahead of state reform, Indigo demonstrates how planning, education, and balance can deliver affordability. Cottages under $300,000 are selling out fast—proof that zoning alignment and collaboration work.

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Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

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Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

The Builder's Daily's RIchard Lawson reports on a first-of-its-kind Georgia ruling against minimum home size requirements. The ruling could spark a domino-effect model to ignite zoning reform nationwide.

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D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

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D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.

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Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom

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Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom

Governors across the political spectrum are finished waiting for local governments to fix America’s housing crisis. From Colorado to Florida to California to Texas, state leaders brandish hardline tactics—tying funding and overriding local authority—to accelerate new home development.

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

Policy

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.

Indigo in Fort Bend: A Model for Smart Density And Market Alignment

Policy

Indigo in Fort Bend: A Model for Smart Density And Market Alignment

Ahead of state reform, Indigo demonstrates how planning, education, and balance can deliver affordability. Cottages under $300,000 are selling out fast—proof that zoning alignment and collaboration work.

Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

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Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

The Builder's Daily's RIchard Lawson reports on a first-of-its-kind Georgia ruling against minimum home size requirements. The ruling could spark a domino-effect model to ignite zoning reform nationwide.

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

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D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.

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Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom

Policy 09.08.25

Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom

Governors across the political spectrum are finished waiting for local governments to fix America’s housing crisis. From Colorado to Florida to California to Texas, state leaders brandish hardline tactics—tying funding and overriding local authority—to accelerate new home development.

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

Policy 08.26.25

Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate

An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.

Indigo in Fort Bend: A Model for Smart Density And Market Alignment

Policy 08.21.25

Indigo in Fort Bend: A Model for Smart Density And Market Alignment

Ahead of state reform, Indigo demonstrates how planning, education, and balance can deliver affordability. Cottages under $300,000 are selling out fast—proof that zoning alignment and collaboration work.

Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

Policy 08.08.25

Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

The Builder's Daily's RIchard Lawson reports on a first-of-its-kind Georgia ruling against minimum home size requirements. The ruling could spark a domino-effect model to ignite zoning reform nationwide.

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Policy 08.06.25

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.

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