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Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

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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.

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

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D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.

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.

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.

A Missing Middle Breakthrough In Heartland USA: Vision, Grit, Toilets

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A Missing Middle Breakthrough In Heartland USA: Vision, Grit, Toilets

A high-risk land bid, a $2,000 toilet, and a mayor’s green light launched a walkable housing model in Papillion. Now, it’s proof that a missing-middle housing future is possible—even in suburbia.

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Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

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.

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Policy

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.

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.

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.

A Missing Middle Breakthrough In Heartland USA: Vision, Grit, Toilets

Policy

A Missing Middle Breakthrough In Heartland USA: Vision, Grit, Toilets

A high-risk land bid, a $2,000 toilet, and a mayor’s green light launched a walkable housing model in Papillion. Now, it’s proof that a missing-middle housing future is possible—even in suburbia.

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Rural Georgia Court Strikes Down Minimum Home Size Rule

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.

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Policy 08.06.25

D.R. Horton Scores A Victory In North Carolina Local Zoning Bid

Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.

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.

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.

A Missing Middle Breakthrough In Heartland USA: Vision, Grit, Toilets

Policy 07.17.25

A Missing Middle Breakthrough In Heartland USA: Vision, Grit, Toilets

A high-risk land bid, a $2,000 toilet, and a mayor’s green light launched a walkable housing model in Papillion. Now, it’s proof that a missing-middle housing future is possible—even in suburbia.