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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So

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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Thu, 04/08/2021 - 10:28. President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. Housing Policy + Finance. Biden Thinks So. cbroderick. and Austin, Texas. Read More. .

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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units?

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Between 2010 and 2021, the city issued construction permits for just 393 ADUs, which is roughly 33 permits each year. Housing Policy + Finance. Many of Denver’s residents believe that accessible dwelling units (ADUs) can be used as a tool in pushing back against the housing crisis. That’s one of the biggest obstacles in Denver.

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan

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Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:15. The plan also calls to do away with zoning and land use policies that make it more difficult and expensive for new homes to be built. These zoning requirements are often used in wealthier communities to preserve the uniform look of a neighborhood and keep property values high. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Biden's Infrastructure Plan for Retrofitting Homes Could Bolster Homeownership Levels

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Thu, 06/10/2021 - 10:15. Under the plan, more than 2 million homes and commercial buildings across the country would be preserved, retrofitted, or built, in addition to incentives for easing zoning restrictions. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. cbroderick. Read More. . Affordability.

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NAHB International Builders' Show Shifts to All-Virtual Event

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Among the attractions visitors can explore virtually is The New American Home 2021 by Phil Kean Designs. Among the online stages will be the High Performance Building Zone, where registrants can watch live demonstrations of the latest construction methods and learn about the building science behind high-performance building techniques.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Set to open in late 2021, the 357,000-square-foot technology center will be located in a new 23-story tower, branded with Lowe’s, in the bustling neighborhood immediately south of uptown Charlotte. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. Lowe’s Companies Inc.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 15:02. Meet our class of 2021—the rising stars in home building. Pro Builder is proud to present the Forty Under 40 Class of 2021. Pro Builder is proud to present the Forty Under 40 class of 2021. Alex Akel, 29. Akel Homes.