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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.

Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones

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Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones

Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.

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.

Denver Joins National Push to Scrap Parking Minimums

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Denver Joins National Push to Scrap Parking Minimums

Denver’s city council voted to eliminate parking minimums citywide, aligning with a national movement to cut costs, speed approvals, and clear the way for more housing.

Arlington Fast-Tracks Vacant Office-To-Housing Reinvention

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Arlington Fast-Tracks Vacant Office-To-Housing Reinvention

JBG Smith’s 195-unit project is the first under Arlington’s streamlined office-to-residential conversion ordinance. Richard Lawson reports on a real estate transformation with potentially sweeping national appeal.

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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.

Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones

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Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones

Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.

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.

Denver Joins National Push to Scrap Parking Minimums

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Denver Joins National Push to Scrap Parking Minimums

Denver’s city council voted to eliminate parking minimums citywide, aligning with a national movement to cut costs, speed approvals, and clear the way for more housing.

Arlington Fast-Tracks Vacant Office-To-Housing Reinvention

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Arlington Fast-Tracks Vacant Office-To-Housing Reinvention

JBG Smith’s 195-unit project is the first under Arlington’s streamlined office-to-residential conversion ordinance. Richard Lawson reports on a real estate transformation with potentially sweeping national appeal.

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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.

Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones

Policy 08.21.25

Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones

Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.

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.

Denver Joins National Push to Scrap Parking Minimums

Policy 08.19.25

Denver Joins National Push to Scrap Parking Minimums

Denver’s city council voted to eliminate parking minimums citywide, aligning with a national movement to cut costs, speed approvals, and clear the way for more housing.

Arlington Fast-Tracks Vacant Office-To-Housing Reinvention

Policy 08.12.25

Arlington Fast-Tracks Vacant Office-To-Housing Reinvention

JBG Smith’s 195-unit project is the first under Arlington’s streamlined office-to-residential conversion ordinance. Richard Lawson reports on a real estate transformation with potentially sweeping national appeal.