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Minns Administration Push NSW Zoning Reform

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
November 27, 2023

Executive Directive 7: A Step Towards Housing Reform in LA

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
November 9, 2023
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Zoning Reform Passed: St. Paul Greenlights Multi-Family Housing

What’s new:  After delaying zoning reforms for a week, the St. Paul City Council approved a zoning plan enabling the construction of multi-family residences on plots previously limited to single-family homes. Why zoning reform matters:  The Twin Cities are grappling with an 80,000-unit
October 18, 2023
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UK Housing: Prices Fall, Affordability Unchanged, Promises Made

Highlights: Key Figures: Deep Dive: Even as UK housing prices continue to tumble, housing affordability is still a primary concern for potential buyers. A recent Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) report underscores this issue. Despite lower housing prices, other factors like lack
October 12, 2023