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Most People Are Pro-Building—Just Not in Their Neighborhood
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Most People Are Pro-Building—Just Not in Their Neighborhood
By Leah Draffen

While nearly 80% of respondents of a Redfin survey say they support policies to... More

Tags: new developments, Urban Development, Low-Income Housing, Development, Policy
Former Hotels Become Multifamily Housing
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Former Hotels Become Multifamily Housing
By Leah Draffen

As the housing shortage grows, these four companies are creating multifamily units... More

Tags: Apartment Renovation, Affordable Housing, Renovation, Zoning, Hotel
Proposed Office Building Conversions Could Add Housing to Virginia's Fairfax County
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Proposed Office Building Conversions Could Add Housing to Virginia's Fairfax County

A live-work developer aims to convert two Merrifield office buildings into... More

Tags: Zoning, Multifamily Building, Live-Work, Multifamily Housing, Multifamily
Regulation Accounts for More Than 40% of Multifamily Development Costs
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Regulation Accounts for More Than 40% of Multifamily Development Costs
By Vincent Salandro

Research conducted by the NAHB and the NMHC indicates changes to building codes,... More

Tags: Doug Bibby, NIMBY, NAHB, Policy and Regulation, Development
Tokyo Narrow-Lot Residential Complex Harnesses Natural Light via Corner Light Wells
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Tokyo Narrow-Lot Residential Complex Harnesses Natural Light via Corner Light Wells
By Mary Salmonsen

The Fudomae Apartment With Six Voids is designed to supply daylight to all units. More

Tags: Design, Architects, Tokyo, Japan, Akira Koyama + Key Operation, Zoning
Skilled Labor Shortages, Rising Costs Threaten Multifamily Deals
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Skilled Labor Shortages, Rising Costs Threaten Multifamily Deals
By Chris Wood

Market conditions and rent-restrictive housing policies stand in the way of new... More

Tags: Labor Shortage, Labor, Development, Multifamily Starts, Mill Creek Residential
Local Action to Provide More Affordable Housing
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Local Action to Provide More Affordable Housing
By Neal Drobenare

Four ways municipalities can improve the success of gentrification. More

Tags: regulation, Affordable Housing, Gentrification, Policy and Regulation, Regulations
How to Build in Risk-Prone Environments
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How to Build in Risk-Prone Environments
By Dan Doyle

It takes patience and perseverance to turn challenging building sites into... More

Tags: Development, Zoning, Charleston-North Charleston, SC, Historic Preservation, The Beach Co.
The Death of the Small Apartment Building
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The Death of the Small Apartment Building
Tags: Suburbs, NIMBY, Multifamily Starts, Zoning, NIMBYism
Build Better Quality, Faster, at Less Cost
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Build Better Quality, Faster, at Less Cost
By Ray Kimsey, AIA

Hybrid products help achieve higher densities at costs well below concrete and steel. More

Tags: Prescient, Modular Building, Panels, Materials, Land
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