Housing
'Tent City' For Oakland's Homeless
City officials in Oakland, California, are proposing the creation of a "tent city" to provide temporary shelter to the homeless. Advocates say the private tents will be preferred to the city's existing barracks-style shelters.
Rent Regulation: The Right Tool for the Right Job
Far too many discussions about the 'failures' of rent control don't take into account what such regulation is really designed to do -- namely, provide housing stability and protect against displacement. Before allowing rent control regulation to wither in New York City and elsewhere, it's a good idea to consider how much residents and society overall benefit from these imperfect policies.
New Condo Towers Pit 'Boomers' Versus 'Echo-Boomers'
Though swank new condo towers in certain hip metro markets are catering to young singles, empty nesters are ruining the party by purchasing units as well.
Affordable Housing May Be New Life For Gang Hangout
Los Angeles has knocked down a former "Crips" gang hangout and has plans to convert it into affordable housing.
Manhattan's Tight Rental Market To Get Tighter
With Manhattan rents skyrocketing and vacancies dropping, many renters are resorting to creative, and often questionable living arrangements. Builders have shied away from rentals and gone into condos while potential buyers are choosing to rent.
Opponents May Stop Fee Raise That Would Pay For Affordable Housing
Political opposition may stand in the way of Oregon's plans to raise money for affordable housing by increasing the fees paid when filing real estate documents by more than 100%.
UK Officials Look To Counteract Housing Crunch
The supply of housing is being overpowered by demand in England, and government officials are hoping to establish measures that would ease the process of building new homes and increase the amount of affordable housing.
Converting Trailer Park Housing To Home Ownership Opportunities
Manufactured-home communities, long vulnerable to displacement at the whim of park owners, are working with nonprofit partners to increase resident ownership of the land.
The Purchase of a Lifetime
When luxury condo developers started buying up properties on W Street in D.C., the low-income tenants who already lived there decided to get in the game.
Is The 'Florida Panhandle International Airport' Coming?
A development company has agreed to donate 4,000 acres of land to create a large, international airport in the Florida Panhandle, a controversial move they hope will bring enough people and economic activity to support the houses they plan to build.
Is Downtown L.A. Headed For A Condo Glut?
Developers plan to build an 'iconic' 76-story structure in downtown Los Angeles. It would be the tallest residential tower west of Chicago and dramatically alter L.A.'s skyline.
Housing Affordability Pushing Compact Development
In an effort to development more moderately priced housing, developers around Sacramento are squeezing more homes per acre and moving garages to the back alley, pleasing some planners and conservationists.
Affordable Green Housing Develops In Seattle
Seattle-based affordable housing developers use the city's green building standards and grant programs to get many affordable housing projects started in the city and beyond.
Converting Churches Into Condos
This video from Architectural Record looks at a new trend among developers and architects to resurrect old churches and religious buildings into condominiums.
Exploring Shared Equity Homeownership
Several new reports offer an analysis of shared equity strategies as an approach to reduce the cost of homeownership.
Some Affordable Housing Builders Thinking 'Inside The Box'
Houses built from used shipping containers are an increasing popular affordable housing option.
Federal Grant Programs Struggling To Meet Demand In New Orleans
Federally-funded home rebuilding programs in New Orleans are having trouble keeping up with the demand of grant applicants, and the governor has cautioned that the budget shortfall may be in the billions.
Winnipeg's Desire for Density
The City of Winnipeg is trying to create incentives for downtown housing development in an attempt to increase the population density of its urban core.
Density Bonus May Be Key To Housing Aging Boomers
San Francisco's density bonus is being used by for-profit developers marketing condos designated for seniors -- albeit for a price.
Controversy Erupts Over Staten Island Comprehensive Plan Idea
According to the new study by the Center for an Urban Future, Staten Island needs its own comprehensive plan. But the Deputy NYC Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding disagrees.
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