The state is making it harder for local governments to block construction.
Tag: Affordable Housing
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Whatever Happened to the Starter Home?
The economics of the housing market, and the local rules that shape it, have squeezed out entry-level homes.
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New Real Estate Developments in NYC: More Floors, Less Apartments
New boutique condo towers, some with fewer apartments than the buildings they replace, are squandering high-density sites in Manhattan, urban planners say.
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Town After Town, Residents Are Fighting Affordable Housing in Connecticut
Local residents and elected officials are seeking to block large housing projects, warning that increased density could change the character of their towns.
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What Urban Planners Can Learn From This Idealistic Coffee Shop
Can a pay-what-you-want cafe exist in a gentrified Gowanus?