Lawmakers aimed for sweeping statewide housing reform but settled for modest deregulation. The result: a small victory in a long, unfinished fight over affordability and zoning control.| The Builder's Daily
Seattle is deep into a big push to reshape its housing landscape: Dismantling single-family zoning to comply with Washington’s 2023 law that legalizes middle housing. Richard Lawson examines how the One Seattle Plan could double capacity and create 120,000 new homes. But not without a fight.| The Builder's Daily
Governors across the political spectrum are finished waiting for local governments to fix America’s housing crisis. From Colorado to Florida to California to Texas, state leaders brandish hardline tactics—tying funding and overriding local authority—to accelerate new home development.| The Builder's Daily
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.| The Builder's Daily
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.| The Builder's Daily
Knightdale’s approval of a Horton's cottage court plan shows how local vision and builder flexibility can align—just ahead of sweeping reforms.| The Builder's Daily
A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.| The Builder's Daily
