An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.| The Builder's Daily
Ahead of state reform, Indigo demonstrates how planning, education, and balance can deliver affordability. Cottages under $300,000 are selling out fast—proof that zoning alignment and collaboration work.| The Builder's Daily
Denver’s city council voted to eliminate parking minimums citywide, aligning with a national movement to cut costs, speed approvals, and clear the way for more housing.| The Builder's Daily
JBG Smith’s 195-unit project is the first under Arlington’s streamlined office-to-residential conversion ordinance. Richard Lawson reports on a real estate transformation with potentially sweeping national appeal.| The Builder's Daily
The new state law -- somewhat trimmed in its ambitions -- would reduce lot-size minimums to 3,000 square feet in cities with a population of at least 150,000 and counties with a population of at least 300,000.| 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