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Los Angeles voters will decide whether high-density developments should be harder to build

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The Los Angeles City Council voted recently to let voters decide whether large, high-density developments should be harder to build. . The measure would put a two-year ban on zoning changes necessary for many large-scale construction projects to advance.

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Officials soliciting development ideas for 93 acres near Los Angeles airport

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The parcel, zoned for recreational space and offices, is part of a 340-acre project that will include retail stores and other amenities.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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California Bill Looks to ‘Upzone’ Single-Family Parcels

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A California bill currently in the works would change laws for single-family zones, allowing up to four units on one single-family lot. million single-family lots — or 410,000 parcels now zoned for only one traditional, single-family house. California Bill Looks to ‘Upzone’ Single-Family Parcels. cbroderick. Wed, 07/28/2021 - 08:48.

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Not All Buyers Want More Space—Tiny Homes are Steadily Rising

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Builders usually incorporate materials that align with the main house, as zoning rules tend to require. The price of construction varies by region, but in the Los Angeles area, for example, converting a garage to a so-called accessory dwelling unit starts at around $100,000. Read More. . Market Data + Trends.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

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AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.