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Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

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Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

A mayoral commission-backed high-stakes ballot proposal could reshape zoning and speed affordable housing approvals. Critics argue it benefits luxury developers. TBD's Richard Lawson reports.

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

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North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

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Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Parking minimums inflate housing prices by tens of thousands per unit. Chicago’s new ordinance, which eliminates parking minimums near public transit, aims to cut costs and boost affordability.

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.

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Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

Policy

Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

A mayoral commission-backed high-stakes ballot proposal could reshape zoning and speed affordable housing approvals. Critics argue it benefits luxury developers. TBD's Richard Lawson reports.

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Policy

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Parking minimums inflate housing prices by tens of thousands per unit. Chicago’s new ordinance, which eliminates parking minimums near public transit, aims to cut costs and boost affordability.

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.

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Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

Policy 07.30.25

Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

A mayoral commission-backed high-stakes ballot proposal could reshape zoning and speed affordable housing approvals. Critics argue it benefits luxury developers. TBD's Richard Lawson reports.

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy 07.29.25

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Policy 07.25.25

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Parking minimums inflate housing prices by tens of thousands per unit. Chicago’s new ordinance, which eliminates parking minimums near public transit, aims to cut costs and boost affordability.

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.