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Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers

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Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers

The Florida Housing Coalition wins the 2025 Ivory Prize for its leading role in implementing the Live Local Act—transforming affordable housing policy, zoning, and momentum across 123 communities statewide.

3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction

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3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction

As homebuilders face elongated — costly — waits for essential build-cycle inspections, they turn increasingly to third-party inspections as a work-around to keep start-to-completion construction cycles on track.

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

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New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

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The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.

Colorado’s Housing Crisis: Lower Barriers, Raise Capability

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Colorado’s Housing Crisis: Lower Barriers, Raise Capability

With a builder's legacy, a bipartisan movement gains momentum to reform regulations and spark housing affordability solutions.

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Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers

Policy

Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers

The Florida Housing Coalition wins the 2025 Ivory Prize for its leading role in implementing the Live Local Act—transforming affordable housing policy, zoning, and momentum across 123 communities statewide.

3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction

Policy

3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction

As homebuilders face elongated — costly — waits for essential build-cycle inspections, they turn increasingly to third-party inspections as a work-around to keep start-to-completion construction cycles on track.

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Policy

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Policy

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.

Colorado’s Housing Crisis: Lower Barriers, Raise Capability

Policy

Colorado’s Housing Crisis: Lower Barriers, Raise Capability

With a builder's legacy, a bipartisan movement gains momentum to reform regulations and spark housing affordability solutions.

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Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers

Policy 05.21.25

Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers

The Florida Housing Coalition wins the 2025 Ivory Prize for its leading role in implementing the Live Local Act—transforming affordable housing policy, zoning, and momentum across 123 communities statewide.

3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction

Policy 05.02.25

3rd-Party Options Gain Traction Battling Code Inspection Friction

As homebuilders face elongated — costly — waits for essential build-cycle inspections, they turn increasingly to third-party inspections as a work-around to keep start-to-completion construction cycles on track.

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Policy 04.29.25

New Arkansas Zoning Strategy May Loosen NIMBY Chokehold

Arkansas has enacted a law allowing cities and counties to bypass traditional public hearings and legislative votes for zoning changes to streamline housing development and reduce NIMBY influence.

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Policy 04.04.25

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.

Colorado’s Housing Crisis: Lower Barriers, Raise Capability

Policy 04.01.25

Colorado’s Housing Crisis: Lower Barriers, Raise Capability

With a builder's legacy, a bipartisan movement gains momentum to reform regulations and spark housing affordability solutions.