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The ‘New West’ Rises in Denver: A Bold Agenda Emerges from 2025 State of the City

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston delivered his second State of the City address to a packed audience on Monday night. His speech was framed by historical anecdotes about Denver’s early gamble to connect to the transcontinental...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

What We’re Reading, Watching, and Listening to: August 2023

A roundup of news and multimedia from the Unfamiliar Terrain team: San Francisco San Francisco isn’t doomed. These 6 places show why (S.F. Chronicle):  The City is not without its current challenges but, for most of...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

What We're Reading, Watching, and Listening to: March 2023

A roundup of news and multimedia from the Unfamiliar Terrain team...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

2021 Housing Legislation Overview: Major Bills Signed, More on Governor’s Desk

While the 2020-2021 California Legislative Session was dominated by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and the ultimately unsuccessful Gubernatorial recall election, there were significant efforts made to change statewide...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The Governor’s Proposed Commercial Conversion Initiative

On Jan. 19, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed an amendment to Section 277 of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) that would “authorize flexibility in zoning to address high commercial vacancy rates and...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Corey Johnson’s Comprehensive Planning Proposal

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson recently issued a report titled “Planning Together: A New Comprehensive Planning Framework for New York City” and has introduced legislation in the City Council to implement its...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - May 2020 #3

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Bold San Diego plan for ‘complete communities’ getting mixed reviews - The San Diego Union-Tribune – May 15 - A San Diego plan to address the city’s housing crisis in a more holistic way by creating vibrant and...more

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Maine Enacts Affordable Housing Tax Credit

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On January 12, 2020, Governor Janet Mills signed L.D. 1645, establishing a Maine affordable housing tax credit (AHTC). The Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) will be tasked with administering and allocating $80...more

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SB 330 Seeks to Speed Up Housing Production

The Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (Senate Bill No. 330; Senator Skinner) goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and expires on January 1, 2025. It aims to address the statewide housing crisis by limiting the number of public...more

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Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission Votes to Mandate Space for Public Camping in New Developments

The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission appears to be ready to recommend changes to City design review guidelines that would require developers to provide space within exterior areas of new buildings for the...more

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California Legislature Passes Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and Rent Control Bill, Among Others

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A handful of important state laws related to housing have been passed by the California legislature, including the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330), which provides a set of limited reforms to the Housing Accountability Act...more

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Omnibus Housing Bill Adds Teeth to Housing Element Law Enforcement

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Part 1: New California Housing Laws - The California Department of Housing and Community Development was given more tools to hold cities accountable for housing-element compliance. Spanning 140 pages, Assembly Bill 101,...more

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