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Minns Administration Push NSW Zoning Reform

November 27, 2023
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The Minns administration in NSW plans to overhaul existing planning laws, targeting a significant increase in housing density. This push addresses the escalating housing crisis by lifting long-standing bans on building terraces, townhouses, and two-story apartment blocks. Overhauling Planning Laws

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3rd Quarter Fertility Rate in South Korea at Record Low

November 29, 2023
In an alarming demographic trend, South Korea’s total fertility rate has plummeted to a record low of 0.7 during the third quarter of this year, according to the latest data released by Statistics Korea. This marks the lowest-ever rate recorded for a
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Minns Administration Push NSW Zoning Reform

November 27, 2023
The Minns administration in NSW plans to overhaul existing planning laws, targeting a significant increase in housing density. This push addresses the escalating housing crisis by lifting long-standing bans on building terraces, townhouses, and two-story apartment blocks. Overhauling Planning Laws Clearing Council
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Men’s Employment Crisis: Only 41% Experienced Steady Careers

November 16, 2023
In a groundbreaking study by Penn State and Ohio University (The Myth of Men’s Stable, Continuous Labor Force Attachment: Multitrajectories of U.S. Baby Boomer Men’s Employment by Adrianne Frech, Jane Lankes, Sarah Damaske, and Adrienne Ohler), researchers have unveiled the complex nature of
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Japan’s Health Ministry Panel Proposes 100% Paternity Leave

November 14, 2023
Japan’s health ministry panel has recommended a significant enhancement to the country’s paternity leave benefits to encourage parents, especially fathers, to take more paid leave and spend more time with early child care. The proposed plan, announced Monday, is set to increase

Executive Directive 7: A Step Towards Housing Reform in LA

November 9, 2023
In response to Los Angeles’ severe housing crisis—one of the worst among major U.S. cities— and state pressure, Mayor Karen Bass introduced Executive Directive 7. This surprising executive action aims to cut bureaucratic obstacles and stimulate housing development across all income brackets. Background
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Growing MKE: Milwaukee’s Clever Zoning Reform

November 8, 2023
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is making waves in YIMBY circles with its proposal known as “Growing MKE.” This bold plan, spearheaded by the Department of City Development (DCD), is set to redefine the housing development landscape in the city, making housing more accessible and
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Hong Kong: New Incentives to Counter Falling Birth Rates

October 26, 2023
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, has announced a range of new measures to try to counter the city’s declining birth rate. Notably, a HK$20,000 (US$2,556) cash incentive will be given to parents holding permanent residency in Hong Kong for every newborn.
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