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We Engineered This Housing Crisis — It Didn’t Just Happen

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We Engineered This Housing Crisis — It Didn’t Just Happen

Metro housing policy has become a self-defeating maze. The Builder's Daily contributor Scott Cox helps us with data, wisdom, and courage to map the math, myths, and real path forward.

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

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New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

The November ballot could reshape how NYC approves housing. A new “expedited review” process aims to unlock modest-scale development.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

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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.

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

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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.

Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch

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Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch

Texas passed legislation that shrinks lot sizes, spurring hopes for more housing supply and better affordability. But first, it must run the procedural gauntlet through reconciliation.

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We Engineered This Housing Crisis — It Didn’t Just Happen

Land

We Engineered This Housing Crisis — It Didn’t Just Happen

Metro housing policy has become a self-defeating maze. The Builder's Daily contributor Scott Cox helps us with data, wisdom, and courage to map the math, myths, and real path forward.

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

Policy

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

The November ballot could reshape how NYC approves housing. A new “expedited review” process aims to unlock modest-scale development.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

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.

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

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.

Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch

Policy

Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch

Texas passed legislation that shrinks lot sizes, spurring hopes for more housing supply and better affordability. But first, it must run the procedural gauntlet through reconciliation.

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We Engineered This Housing Crisis — It Didn’t Just Happen

Land 07.14.25

We Engineered This Housing Crisis — It Didn’t Just Happen

Metro housing policy has become a self-defeating maze. The Builder's Daily contributor Scott Cox helps us with data, wisdom, and courage to map the math, myths, and real path forward.

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

Policy 07.11.25

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

The November ballot could reshape how NYC approves housing. A new “expedited review” process aims to unlock modest-scale development.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy 07.01.25

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.

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

Policy 06.27.25

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.

Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch

Policy 05.29.25

Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch

Texas passed legislation that shrinks lot sizes, spurring hopes for more housing supply and better affordability. But first, it must run the procedural gauntlet through reconciliation.