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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

Texas is one of the nation's most active homebuilding states, yet affordability slips out of reach for millions. Lawmakers now aim to rewire the state’s zoning laws to boost supply, speed up approvals, and limit local obstruction. We unpack three key bills and the stakes behind them.

Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

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Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

North Carolina legislators are pushing a bipartisan bill that could fast-track housing where people need it most: near jobs and transit. Richard Lawson breaks down what it means, how it compares to other states’ moves, and why developers are watching closely.

This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria

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This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria

Missing middle housing advocates focus on new construction but give little attention to how repurposing existing buildings can be a solution. A redevelopment of an old college building in New York City's Brooklyn offers an example of how it can be done.

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

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'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.

A Matter Of Debate: Cutting Through The B.S. On Housing Fixes

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A Matter Of Debate: Cutting Through The B.S. On Housing Fixes

"I equate the presidential campaign proposals to spiking the punch. It is fun; everyone enjoys it, at least until the inevitable hangover comes. Fixing supply is more like telling people they really do have to eat their vegetables." - Scott Cox, SLC Advisors

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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

Policy

Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

Texas is one of the nation's most active homebuilding states, yet affordability slips out of reach for millions. Lawmakers now aim to rewire the state’s zoning laws to boost supply, speed up approvals, and limit local obstruction. We unpack three key bills and the stakes behind them.

Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

Policy

Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

North Carolina legislators are pushing a bipartisan bill that could fast-track housing where people need it most: near jobs and transit. Richard Lawson breaks down what it means, how it compares to other states’ moves, and why developers are watching closely.

This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria

Policy

This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria

Missing middle housing advocates focus on new construction but give little attention to how repurposing existing buildings can be a solution. A redevelopment of an old college building in New York City's Brooklyn offers an example of how it can be done.

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Policy

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.

A Matter Of Debate: Cutting Through The B.S. On Housing Fixes

Policy

A Matter Of Debate: Cutting Through The B.S. On Housing Fixes

"I equate the presidential campaign proposals to spiking the punch. It is fun; everyone enjoys it, at least until the inevitable hangover comes. Fixing supply is more like telling people they really do have to eat their vegetables." - Scott Cox, SLC Advisors

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Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

Policy 04.16.25

Texas Treads A New Path Into Zoning To Battle Housing Crisis

Texas is one of the nation's most active homebuilding states, yet affordability slips out of reach for millions. Lawmakers now aim to rewire the state’s zoning laws to boost supply, speed up approvals, and limit local obstruction. We unpack three key bills and the stakes behind them.

Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

Policy 04.09.25

Zone Offense: North Carolina Moves To Fast-Track By Right Housing

North Carolina legislators are pushing a bipartisan bill that could fast-track housing where people need it most: near jobs and transit. Richard Lawson breaks down what it means, how it compares to other states’ moves, and why developers are watching closely.

This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria

Policy 04.02.25

This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria

Missing middle housing advocates focus on new construction but give little attention to how repurposing existing buildings can be a solution. A redevelopment of an old college building in New York City's Brooklyn offers an example of how it can be done.

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Policy 02.21.25

'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth

Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.

A Matter Of Debate: Cutting Through The B.S. On Housing Fixes

Policy 09.10.24

A Matter Of Debate: Cutting Through The B.S. On Housing Fixes

"I equate the presidential campaign proposals to spiking the punch. It is fun; everyone enjoys it, at least until the inevitable hangover comes. Fixing supply is more like telling people they really do have to eat their vegetables." - Scott Cox, SLC Advisors