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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

BD+C

3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. And that’s just California. It gets worse.

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New California Solar Proposal Met With Backlash From Climate Activists

Pro Builder

New California Solar Proposal Met With Backlash From Climate Activists. California is proposing big changes to rooftop solar incentives, but its new initiative may not be beneficial for all. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 10:04. Environmental.

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Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California

Natural Building

A group of homeless people and activists have built their own unsanctioned community center from the ground up — creating a kitchen, shower, toilet, health clinic, and free store in Oakland, California. Each cabin provides a free service for the dozens of un-housed residents who live in the massive camp under a freeway overpass.

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California budget includes $1.2B for new legislative offices

Construction Dive

The Capitol building's 66-year-old annex, which houses the governor's office, has safety and accessibility issues and will be demolished.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape. California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2]

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape. California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2]

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Population Increases in High Fire and Flood Areas as Homebuyers Move to Get More for Their Money

Pro Builder

“From devastating floods in Kentucky and Missouri to deadly fires in California and brutal heat waves across the U.S., When people decide where to live, they consider a whole host of things ahead of climate change, which has potential implications on their safety, home stability and finances.”. Housing Markets. New-Home Sales.