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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.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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 07.14.25
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.
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.
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.
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