TBDInclusionary Zoning
Policy
Nashville Leaders Unite Behind Density Push, Critics Push Back
Music CIty advances a sweeping zoning reform plan to allow “missing middle” housing types citywide, aimed at adding 91,000 new homes. Supporters say it's a step to address affordability and inclusion. Critics warn the city is overstating growth projections and favoring developers.
Policy
California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Transit-Density Housing Bill
California’s Legislature has passed SB 79, a sweeping housing bill that overrides local zoning to allow multifamily housing near transit. The measure—years in the making—cements the state’s role as a national bellwether for density reforms.
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.
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
San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential
Having fallen behind other urban centers in initiatives to reignite downtown economic vibrancy, San Francisco ramps up its push to convert vacant office buildings into much-needed new high-rise living.
Inclusionary Zoning
Policy 10.20.25
Nashville Leaders Unite Behind Density Push, Critics Push Back
Music CIty advances a sweeping zoning reform plan to allow “missing middle” housing types citywide, aimed at adding 91,000 new homes. Supporters say it's a step to address affordability and inclusion. Critics warn the city is overstating growth projections and favoring developers.
Policy 09.15.25
California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Transit-Density Housing Bill
California’s Legislature has passed SB 79, a sweeping housing bill that overrides local zoning to allow multifamily housing near transit. The measure—years in the making—cements the state’s role as a national bellwether for density reforms.
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.
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 05.07.25
San Fran Plays Catch-Up In Bid To Reset Vacant Towers To Residential
Having fallen behind other urban centers in initiatives to reignite downtown economic vibrancy, San Francisco ramps up its push to convert vacant office buildings into much-needed new high-rise living.