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New Bill Requires Municipalities to Assess Affordable Housing Properties Based on Net Rental Income

The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed a bill requiring municipalities to assess properties used solely for low and moderate-income housing based on the capitalized value of their net rental income....more

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Live Local Act: Proposed New Language Protects Early Applicants

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The Florida Legislature continues to modify the proposed changes to the Live Local Act (Act) through the latest version of Senate Bill 328 (SB 328), passed on February 7, 2024. For background on the original Act, see “Live...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 8.04.23

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The Biden administration last Thursday announced further steps to lower housing costs and boost supply. The administration is looking to incentivize municipalities to lift restrictive land use and zoning policies by...more

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Florida State Legislature Passes Sweeping Affordable Housing Bill

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On March 24, 2023 the Florida State Legislature passed and presented to Gov. DeSantis a sweeping housing bill which aims to provide significant support for affordable and workforce housing development and preservation for...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - April 2022 #2

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Judge rules that City of Santee (San Diego County) must overturn approval of 3,000-home Fanita Ranch project due to wildfire concerns The San Diego Union-Tribune – April 12 A California judge has ordered Santee to throw out...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - November 2021

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Biden framework includes $150B for affordable housing - The Hill – October 28 - President Joe Biden’s proposed climate change and social services bill, the “Build Back Better Act,” is expected to include $150 billion...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - February 2021 #2

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Huntington Beach loses housing case against the state of California - Los Angeles Times – February 2 - The city of Huntington Beach lost a lawsuit against the state of California, in which the city sought exemption...more

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Rent Control National Momentum

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In response to multiple news and industry reports that many urban areas in the United States are suffering a crisis in affordable housing, many states and cities are actively considering rent control as an ameliorative...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - February 2020

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‘All-electric’ movement picks up speed, catching some off guard - When Berkeley became the first city in the country to ban natural gas hookups in new construction last July, no one knew the effects would ripple out so...more

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California Legislature Passes Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and Rent Control Bill, Among Others

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A handful of important state laws related to housing have been passed by the California legislature, including the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330), which provides a set of limited reforms to the Housing Accountability Act...more

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California's 2020 Housing Laws: What You Need to Know

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As California's housing supply and homelessness crisis continues, the State Legislature has for the past several years passed numerous pieces of housing legislation in each legislative session. This year was no exception,...more

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Cities Tap Hot Real Estate Markets to Expand Economic Opportunity

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As the U.S. economy enters its tenth year of continuous growth, cities are responding with ways to harness development pressure for affordable housing and for job creation and training. Boston’s elected officials are...more

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