A neighbor calls the local zoning office to complain: “My neighbor’s causing a ruckus. Y’all need to get out here and shut it down!” Or a property owner got a site plan approved and now they are not building according … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Housing is certainly more expensive than in the past. I have written about this several times, including a post from last year showing that between about 2017 and 2022 housing started to get really…| Economist Writing Every Day
When regulations limit what kind of housing can be built, the result is endless arguments about what people really want.| Reason.com
Rising concerns about housing affordability, racial inequality and climate change are causing cities nationwide to re-examine their attachment to the detached house.| www.nytimes.com
Legislative ADU activity has been coming at such a dizzying pace that it is extremely hard for anyone to keep up. For ADU enthusiasts, this is excellent news, of course. The fact that States are no…| Accessory Dwellings
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
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Grab your party hat, bring on the noisemakers, and pop the champagne (if that’s your thing). Seattle is making it easier, and more affordable, to live near family and friends. Over the past several years, both the City of Seattle and Washington State have passed a wave of changes| Live Near Friends
(Also see: LNF primer on Seattle's new housing laws) You know how much we love accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for living near friends. It’s by far the easiest way to share a yard and be close to each other. We’ve published a general guide| Live Near Friends
The Middlesex Planning Commission passed a zoning change proposal at its April 16 meeting that could impact local businesses and housing availability.| The Montpelier Bridge
One of the results of an increasingly national, if not international, economy is the rise of larger organizations to outbid smaller competitors with standardization and greater access to resources. We can see it everywhere from the clothes we wear, to the homes we buy and the food that we eat. One vibrant battleground is the […] The post Saving Small Retail Needs a Proactive Effort appeared first on Intercon.| Intercon
If you're planning to sell land in Washington State, you need to be aware of zoning regulations. Here's what to know!| National Land Realty News
