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Policy
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.
Policy
Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices
The city clears two daunting policy hurdles to legalize more affordable, walkable, "missing middle," infill housing. Bigger challenges still lie ahead.
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.
Land
Avoiding the Entitlement Trap: Smarter Development Fee Strategies
Early-stage due diligence on fees, taxes, and districts is helping CFOs avoid costly surprises and protect margins in a high-cost, high-rate housing market.
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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.





local regulatory burden
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.
Policy 08.05.25
Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices
The city clears two daunting policy hurdles to legalize more affordable, walkable, "missing middle," infill housing. Bigger challenges still lie ahead.
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.
Land 07.29.25
Avoiding the Entitlement Trap: Smarter Development Fee Strategies
Early-stage due diligence on fees, taxes, and districts is helping CFOs avoid costly surprises and protect margins in a high-cost, high-rate housing market.
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.