After lengthy debates between the state and local governments, Colorado lawmakers are closer to adopting legislation that would require the construction of affordable housing near public transit hubs statewide.
A 2022 state law aiming to densify single-family neighborhoods was ruled unconstitutional by a California state court.
In March, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s draft housing plan was released and immediately met with concerns from advocates calling for more housing opportunities citywide.
In an effort to tackle New Jersey’s affordable housing shortage, some state lawmakers are working to make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) easier to build.
Last week, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections issued a draft ordinance exempting certain new developments from design review in a large subsection of the city.
Rhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor was interviewed last week about recent state investments in housing and the need for increased efficiency in development to meet demand.
Madison, Wisconsin, is loosening regulations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), known also as “granny flats” or carriage houses.
This week, Governor Jared Polis’s plan to address Colorado’s housing crisis cleared major hurdles in the state legislature.
After a weekend of closed-door talks with Governor Hochul and legislative leaders, New York lawmakers have come to an agreement on a legislative plan addressing the state’s pressing housing crisis.
Colorado House Bill 1313, which would allow the state to enforce housing density plans around public transit hubs, passed in the State House this weekend.
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