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SF politics
from48 hills
9 hours ago

Cutting fees for developers has not encouraged much new housing - 48 hills

Cutting fees for luxury housing developers has not increased affordable housing or market-rate development in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Demolition of burned-out SF North Beach building hits snag after person files appeal

A single appeal has halted the demolition of a dangerous burned building in San Francisco's North Beach, sparking debate over housing development versus neighborhood aesthetics.
SF politics
from48 hills
9 hours ago

Cutting fees for developers has not encouraged much new housing - 48 hills

Cutting fees for luxury housing developers has not increased affordable housing or market-rate development in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Demolition of burned-out SF North Beach building hits snag after person files appeal

A single appeal has halted the demolition of a dangerous burned building in San Francisco's North Beach, sparking debate over housing development versus neighborhood aesthetics.
#rezoning
fromHoodline
17 hours ago
NYC real estate

Bawabeh Seeks Rezoning For East Flatbush 972-Unit Plan

A rezoning proposal aims to transform East Flatbush into a complex with 972 apartments, raising concerns about affordability and displacement.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

Councils are debating rezoning land to meet housing targets, leading to contentious meetings and disagreements among representatives.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

Bawabeh Seeks Rezoning For East Flatbush 972-Unit Plan

A rezoning proposal aims to transform East Flatbush into a complex with 972 apartments, raising concerns about affordability and displacement.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

Councils are debating rezoning land to meet housing targets, leading to contentious meetings and disagreements among representatives.
#san-jose
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
21 hours ago

213-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Project Advances at Former Hotel Site in Buena Vista Near Downtown San Jose

A 213-unit rental complex is being developed in San Jose's Buena Vista neighborhood, shifting from a hotel proposal to residential use with commercial space.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
21 hours ago

213-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Project Advances at Former Hotel Site in Buena Vista Near Downtown San Jose

A 213-unit rental complex is being developed in San Jose's Buena Vista neighborhood, shifting from a hotel proposal to residential use with commercial space.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
22 hours ago

High-rise apartments in Campbell could replace closed restaurant - San Jose Spotlight

A former restaurant site in Campbell is proposed for redevelopment into a seven-story residential building with 324 apartments and retail space.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Mountain View approves 8-story condos after parkland fee dispute - San Jose Spotlight

The City Council approved a condominium complex project in Mountain View after resolving a legal dispute over parkland fees.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Palo Alto looks to rezoning to limit impacts of state bill - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto is considering zoning changes to mitigate impacts of Senate Bill 79, which encourages housing development near transit areas.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Dozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on hold

Residents near West Oakland BART station oppose the removal of trees for a housing development, leading to a review halt of the developer's permit application.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

€10.3 million has been earmarked for renovations, energy-efficiency improvements, security upgrades and more for the existing civic offices on Wood Quay, despite plans to demolish the complex.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
#palo-alto
California
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Council opts for eight-story buildings around San Antonio

Palo Alto City Council is considering increasing building heights to eight stories, with some members open to 20 stories for new housing.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Palo Alto plans for thousands of new residents in the south part of town

Palo Alto plans to add 3,900 to 7,000 new homes in the San Antonio Road area, along with parks and retail.
California
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Council opts for eight-story buildings around San Antonio

Palo Alto City Council is considering increasing building heights to eight stories, with some members open to 20 stories for new housing.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Palo Alto plans for thousands of new residents in the south part of town

Palo Alto plans to add 3,900 to 7,000 new homes in the San Antonio Road area, along with parks and retail.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Concerns mount that Bishop jet expansion could restrict new housing on the waterfront | CBC News

Coun. Josh Matlow expressed concerns about the potential impact of the airport expansion on housing supply, stating, 'If we need smaller buildings on the islands, what will the ability be to actually create these affordable housing projects?'
Canada news
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
UK politics
#affordable-housing
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
London politics

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

6 housing projects in Oakland get boost from county's Measure W

Alameda County allocated $53 million from Measure W sales-tax revenue to fund ten affordable housing projects across the region, with five located in Oakland.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

San Mateo greenlights 128-unit housing project near downtown

San Mateo approved an eight-story residential building with 128 rental units, including 20 affordable units, near downtown using state density bonus law.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin have been broken.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

More homes agreed on former Chelsea Barracks site

The changes will see 87 apartments built across three blocks as part of Phase Five of the development, instead of 20 townhouses developer Qatari Diar originally asked for.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

1,500 new homes on Greenwich peninsula set for green light

Galliard Homes reduced the amount of affordable housing in the project's housing stock from 35 per cent to just 10 per cent, citing increased construction costs and changing building regulations as key factors.
LA real estate
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
#sunnyside-yard
fromQNS
3 weeks ago
New York City

Nearly 200 residents attend Sunnyside Yard information session after Mamdani revives plans - QNS

Community engagement is essential for the proposed development of 12,000 new homes over Sunnyside Yard, emphasizing local input and affordable housing.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Opinion: Turning Headlines Into Housing at Sunnyside Yard

Building housing over Sunnyside Rail Yard is a complex but potentially beneficial project requiring significant public subsidy and collaboration.
New York City
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

Nearly 200 residents attend Sunnyside Yard information session after Mamdani revives plans - QNS

Community engagement is essential for the proposed development of 12,000 new homes over Sunnyside Yard, emphasizing local input and affordable housing.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Turning Headlines Into Housing at Sunnyside Yard

Building housing over Sunnyside Rail Yard is a complex but potentially beneficial project requiring significant public subsidy and collaboration.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Rancho Mission Viejo sets up last all-age phase at Rienda ahead of next growth wave

The last Rienda release concentrates on three all-age neighborhoods scheduled to grand open in fall 2026: Sunflower by Trumark Homes, Indigo by Lennar, and Primrose by Shea Homes, each offering a range of family-oriented home designs.
LA real estate
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Peel mayors slam province's plan to consolidate conservation authorities | CBC News

Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities, citing risks to local watershed management and housing approvals.
#urban-planning
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

A 25-story housing complex at the Marina Safeway site is now conceivable due to changes in state laws affecting local development control.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

25-story Marina Safeway behemoth, inconceivable even to sci-fi futurists, looking very real

A 25-story housing complex at the Marina Safeway site is now conceivable due to changes in state laws affecting local development control.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
Austin
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
fromHudson Valley Post
1 month ago

Massive Population Surge Hits This Hudson Valley, New York County

"People are choosing Westchester - not just to visit, but to live, build families, and invest in their future. When we create housing opportunities and vibrant neighborhoods, people come - and they stay."
Upper West Side
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit | CBC News

Ontario is increasing fines for fare evasion on GO Transit and implementing measures to streamline transit and housing development.
London food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tower Hamlets sites could deliver 10,000 new homes

Up to 10,000 homes could be built in and around Billingsgate Fish Market, promoting significant employment opportunities.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Cupertino residents say housing project sits in risky wildfire zone - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino's controversial housing development faces approval amid concerns over wildfire risks and evacuation safety.
NYC food
fromIslands
1 month ago

America's Most Iconic Suburb Is A Charming Gem Outside New York City Filled With Local Restaurants And Vibrant History - Islands

Levittown, New York, was engineered as an archetype of modern suburbia, symbolizing mid-century American life with its uniform design and rapid home production.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

Reorganisation presents a once-in-a-generation chance to make sure our councils match the modern realities of our places, making sure outdated boundaries are not constraining growth, particularly in our towns and cities.
UK politics
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Four-story buildings allowed in some single-family zones under L.A.'s plan to delay SB 79

L.A. City Council adopted a strategy to upzone 55 areas, delaying SB 79's implementation and allowing for lower-density buildings.
#brooklyn-heights
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Brooklyn's Watchtower Buildings Might Become Housing

CIM plans to convert the former Jehovah's Witnesses complex into 661 apartments, including 165 affordable units, after unsuccessful office development efforts.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Brooklyn's Watchtower Buildings Might Become Housing

CIM plans to convert the former Jehovah's Witnesses complex into 661 apartments, including 165 affordable units, after unsuccessful office development efforts.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Scott Wiener Passed Laws Making It Easier to Build in California. Can He Do the Same in Congress? | KQED

Wiener is a highly effective California lawmaker known for passing controversial legislation, particularly in housing development.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven

The government has selected seven sites for new town developments in England, with construction expected to start before the next general election.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

House-builder Michael O'Flynn pauses new contracts amid 'huge concern' over Iran war price rises

Developer Michael O'Flynn stated that there is 'huge concern' in the construction industry regarding potential inflated prices on supplies due to the global turmoil caused by the war.
Europe news
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

UCLA Study Shows How Ambiguous Definition of 'Major Transit Stop' Creates Wiggle Room for Municipalities - Streetsblog California

UCLA's research indicates that if the area surrounding a transit stop is included in the definition, it could add more than 1.3 million acres of land statewide where housing bonuses would apply, nearly tripling the amount of land currently eligible.
Alternative transportation
Boston real estate
Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

England must allocate 7% of its land to nature, forests, and renewable energy to meet environmental targets while maintaining food production and housing capacity.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Do you support the Marina Safeway housing proposal?

District 2 supervisor candidates oppose a 25-story Marina Safeway development despite a poll showing 58% resident support for the project.
LA real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie's 'housing' tax cut also helps S.F. office landlords - who don't build housing

San Francisco Mayor Lurie proposes cutting real estate transfer taxes on properties over $10 million to stimulate housing development and job creation, though the measure would forgo tens of millions in tax revenue.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Housing east of 101 OK'd

Palo Alto City Council approved the city's first housing development east of Highway 101, comprising 145 townhouses, while requesting transportation officials address school accessibility concerns for future residents.
#mbta-communities-act
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

After ambitious state law, Lexington welcomed a wave of new housing. Now people there are having second thoughts.

Lexington, Massachusetts is experiencing rapid housing development with 1,600 new units planned under the MBTA Communities Act, transforming a historically-focused community into a housing boomtown while residents grapple with infrastructure and preservation concerns.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Holden rejects second MBTA Communities proposal, faces legal action

Holden voters rejected a zoning measure to comply with Massachusetts' MBTA Communities Act for the second time, voting 520 to 257 against Article 2 at a Special Town Meeting on March 2, 2026.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

After ambitious state law, Lexington welcomed a wave of new housing. Now people there are having second thoughts.

Lexington, Massachusetts is experiencing rapid housing development with 1,600 new units planned under the MBTA Communities Act, transforming a historically-focused community into a housing boomtown while residents grapple with infrastructure and preservation concerns.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Holden rejects second MBTA Communities proposal, faces legal action

Holden voters rejected a zoning measure to comply with Massachusetts' MBTA Communities Act for the second time, voting 520 to 257 against Article 2 at a Special Town Meeting on March 2, 2026.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: City Council signs off on 1,300 housing units in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's 395 Flatbush Avenue Extension will be rezoned to build nearly 1,300 housing units, with 25% affordable units and office space for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: San Mateo Safeway Gets Redevelopment Plan

Bay Area faces pre-spring heatwave with temperatures reaching 90s by Monday, while housing development, infrastructure issues, and regional policy debates continue across Northern California.
East Bay real estate
fromLocal News Matters
1 month ago

Bay Area's next 25 years: Remote work, sea level rise here to stay, planning forecast says - Local News Matters

Bay Area's 25-year plan projects persistent remote work, reduced office demand, increased autonomous vehicles, and two-foot sea-level rise requiring expanded transit, housing development, and downtown revitalization strategies.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Will the state budget blunt lawsuits that block housing?

Governor Hochul proposes exempting NYC housing projects from SEQRA environmental review to prevent opponents from using litigation delays to block development.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | A defining moment for Sunnyside Yards and New York's economy | amNewYork

Sunnyside Yards development in Queens represents a critical opportunity to address New York's housing crisis by creating 12,000 homes and thousands of union jobs while supporting local economic competitiveness.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plans to rezone wealthy Berkeley neighborhoods for more housing are scaled back after uproar

Berkeley's Planning Commission endorsed a narrowly targeted proposal to increase height limits on specific properties in North Berkeley and the Elmwood District to bring more housing while exempting most corridors from zoning changes.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California city approved housing near the airport. Then it got noisy.

A 21-unit housing development near Watsonville Municipal Airport was defeated in court due to inadequate noise impact analysis and the city's failure to follow state aviation safety requirements for land use planning.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Prepping for Daylight Saving Spring Forward

San Francisco rents decline in Bayview and Parkmerced while rising elsewhere, threatening the stalled Parkmerced redevelopment project after 15 years.
London politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Mayor steps in after Barnet Council blocks homes next to High Barnet tube station

The Mayor of London is reviewing a rejected plan to build approximately 300 homes near High Barnet tube station, with potential to overturn the local council's December decision.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Fight brews in NoHo over apartment complex planned for parking lot site

A proposed 200-unit apartment complex on a NoHo parking lot faces opposition from preservationists who argue its 18-story design conflicts with the historic district's character, while housing advocates support the development to address the city's housing shortage.
#infrastructure-delays
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Renovation

'It's very stressful, I'm pregnant and we thought we'd finally be in our home' - prospective home buyers left in limbo

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Renovation

'It's very stressful, I'm pregnant and we thought we'd finally be in our home' - owners of new homes left in limbo

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Renovation

'It's very stressful, I'm pregnant and we thought we'd finally be in our home' - prospective home buyers left in limbo

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Renovation

'It's very stressful, I'm pregnant and we thought we'd finally be in our home' - owners of new homes left in limbo

East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Housing Permits Urged for 3 Projects

Ventura Planning Commission unanimously approved three east Ventura developments totaling 245 housing units: a 100-unit apartment complex and two single-family home projects, allocating the city's limited annual housing permits.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

A plan to build 400 new homes in Sunnyvale could shut down popular Greek restaurant

The food is excellent. I'm very disappointed and sad to hear they might be closing down. It's heartbreaking. But there's nothing we can do about it. We need to find a new location. But everything is kind of expensive because of inflation.
Miami food
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin City Council's move to former DIT campus will cost 581m

Dublin City Council plans to relocate 6,000 staff from Wood Quay offices to a €581m developed Kevin Street site by 2029, creating 300 apartments and freeing the existing site for 530 new homes.
#sunnyside-yards
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor's Sunnyside Yards pitch to Trump sparks clash with Queens lawmaker | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor's Sunnyside Yards pitch to Trump sparks clash with Queens lawmaker | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani's housing proposal to President Trump would cover Amtrak rail yard in Queens and build on top of it

NYC Mayor Mamdani proposed building 12,000 housing units over Amtrak's Sunnyside Yard with federal partnership, creating an entire new neighborhood with parks, childcare, and hospitals.
Real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Plans for 300 flats above south London Waitrose could still go ahead

John Lewis is selling its planning consent for 353 homes above Bromley's Waitrose to another developer after withdrawing from its build-to-rent business due to economic pressures.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani's savvy with Trump is lighting up the internet

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured housing concessions from President Trump during an Oval Office meeting by presenting flattering newspaper mockups, generating significant social media attention.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Mamdani charms Trump, pushes housing and gets ICE detainee released

The president was very enthusiastic about this idea, very enthusiastic. The plan would be one of the biggest federal investments in housing in 50 years if it comes to fruition. Mamdani's team presented Trump with a custom fake front page of the New York Daily News reading Trump to City: Let's Build and Backs New Era of Housing, referencing the famous 1975 front page where President Ford rejected New York's bailout request.
NYC politics
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

River Oaks Parkway Prepares for a Vibrant Residential Revival in San Jose

Major redevelopment will convert three former River Oaks Parkway office buildings into 737 homes—mixing market-rate apartments, affordable units, and townhouses—to boost North San Jose housing.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Property deal helps launch San Jose housing development near BART

KB Home South Bay bought a parcel for $9.4 million to build 48 homes as part of a larger 13-acre housing development near the Berryessa BART station.
California
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Council OK with housing at Town and Country, wants to keep an eye on traffic

Palo Alto City Council supports a proposal for two seven-story buildings adding 158 apartments and 315 parking spaces near Town and Country Village.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Builders get their remedy, and some cities tweak their defenses

Cedar Street just came out victorious in a multi-year saga with the city of La Canada Flintridge, winning the first successful builder's remedy case in California Superior Court for its 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard and setting a path for other developers to build. But the fight may have left its scars, in time, stress and now soured relationships with some officials.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Housing plan delayed after celebrities pushback

Lewisham Council deferred approval of a controversial 45-home development at Blackheath station after widespread objections citing overbearing design and inadequate affordable housing.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Jude Law and Dominic Cooper oppose housing development plans in south London

Law, who grew up in Blackheath and went to nearby John Ball Primary School, said the plans were not the answer to London's growing housing crisis. He said: My junior school was across from the site where this proposed development will take place. This plan does not answer housing needs. Instead this plan will enforce a strain on a wonderful old village that deserves our protection.
UK news
New York City
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NYC's borough presidents wield new power over housing decisions. How will they use it?

Borough presidents regained decisive land-use appeal authority, enabling them to overturn council decisions and reshape housing development priorities across neighborhoods.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Celebrities oppose Blackheath station housing plan

Celebrities and local residents oppose Lewisham Council's plan to build 45 homes on Blackheath station car park, citing inadequate social and affordable housing.
US politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Progressive proposes 15-year exemption on Measure ULA

City council members propose 15-year exemptions to Measure ULA for new or substantially rehabilitated multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use projects to spur development.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Marvel star Dominic Cooper fights plans for housing development in south east London

Marvel actor Dominic Cooper is one of many high-profile public figures who has voiced concerns about developer Acorn's plan to build 20 terraced homes and 25 flats on the Blackheath station car park site. Dominic Cooper (Ian West/PA) The plans would see the car park capacity reduced from 162 spaces to only 17, while the development itself would deliver 21.3 per cent affordable' housing by habitable room. Lewisham Council's Planning Committee has been advised by planning officers to grant permission at a meeting on Tuesday, but the plans have been strongly opposed by locals and celebrities alike.
UK politics
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