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The dream team of Jason Wittenberg, Joe Bernard, AICP, Janelle Widmeier, and Madel Mouta talking about recent zoning code updates to implement the Minneapolis comprehensive plan… so inspiring to see policy come to life. They took such a smart approach to zoning details, talked about reducing uncertainty in the process and showed some of the great projects now possible, including new smaller multi-family public housing and “missing middle” medium-size multifamily housing near transit. #NPC24

Muskegon, Michigan, has turned vacant lots into affordable homes 🏡, revitalizing neighborhoods and making housing accessible. This innovative infill program accounts for 60% of new constructions since 2018, transforming communities with a history of neglect. The secret? Tax increment financing (TIF) 📉, allowing the city to build homes at costs residents can afford. With homes delivered well below average construction costs, Muskegon’s approach aligns with real people’s budgets. This success story can inspire New Hampshire 🌲. By adopting similar strategies, we can tackle our housing challenges, making our cities vibrant and inclusive. Let’s work together—local builders, city officials, and communities—to create affordable, quality housing for everyone. NH is a state filled with open land and available space. Let’s work to evolve this space into vibrant homes and make our state a place where everyone can thrive, all while keeping New Hampshire, New Hampshire. 🛠️🏠💡 Link in comments: ⬇️

In recent years, the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, has seen an incredible surge in its population, resulting in a pressing need for housing. As a result, several zip codes in and around Austin have become hotbeds of apartment construction activity. This surge in real estate development has led to remarkable growth rates, making these areas some of the most dynamic and sought-after in the United States. Let's dive into the details of these bustling Austin-area zip codes and discover the factors driving their impressive growth. #AustinApartments #RealEstateBoom #AustinHousing #ZipCodeGrowth #AustinLiving #TexasRealEstate #UrbanDevelopment #PopulationExpansion #ApartmentConstruction #AustinLife #HousingTrends

📢 Attention Oregon residents, developers, and investors: Influence the future of our housing landscape now! Your input is crucial as we face pivotal changes, including the City of Portland 2045 Housing Needs Analysis and Housing Production Strategy and potential expansions to the Urban Growth Boundary. These decisions will significantly impact housing availability and development in our community. Don't miss your chance to influence policies that affect our city's growth and your investment opportunities. Register to give testimony or submit your views online. Every voice matters in shaping a more accessible and sustainable housing market in Portland. Learn more and make a difference today! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ga4FfMGM #PortlandDevelopment #HousingPolicy #HFORE

More on the on-going battle for development and housing in Austin.

Colorado’s legislature has fully passed HB1304, which removes minimum parking mandates for multifamily residential, residential adaptive reuse, & mixed-use projects within 1/4-mile of rail & bus stops with service at least every 30 minutes at peak hours. Individuals in these areas will once again have the freedom to decide for themselves how much parking they do or don’t wish to build on their own private property. What will happen when Coloradans have this freedom restored? Here’s a clue: “A review of 105 recent housing projects in Denver neighborhoods without parking minimums found that some developers provide more parking than previously required and some provide less. Overall, the projects provided 17% fewer parking spaces, saving nearly $146 million.” https://lnkd.in/gR3taWxG Would you like to pass similar reforms in your state? Join the Parking Reform Network. We'll help you get it done!

Zoning Reform is on the rise. States from Florida to Colorado are setting policy to unlock new housing supply particularly in areas served by public transportation A new generation of planners & policymakers realize 20th century Euclidian zoning controls (including forced parking minimums) contribute to increased housing costs, more traffic, and a development pattern that is unsustainable. #Adaptingtochange #CityPlanning #ZoningReform #Placemaking

Ten Things We Learned From the Panel of Distinguished Commercial Real Estate Leaders Discussing The State Of Development In Our Region At CREW GC’s May Luncheon Program: With thanks to Tom Demeropolis, Cincinnati Business Courier, Peter Horton, CCIM, Terrex Development & Construction, Dan Neyer, Neyer Properties, Inc., John Bumgarner, Al. Neyer: 1.           The factors affecting the cost of development make it almost impossible to do new development; they are working on projects started years ago. There is a lot of construction, but not much development. 2.           While material costs have started to come down, the cost side and revenue side do not align due to the high cost of lending and labor. Revenues cannot meet these costs.  3.           Lenders will not loan on raw land; in the past developers put together large tracts and held onto them. 4.           Cincinnati needs more attainable housing and needs to find areas where higher density multifamily development will be accepted. 5.           Rezoning and approvals from the Army Corps of Engineers take too long. City Council is apprehensive about working with developers due to recent events. 6.           The City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County need to combine their resources and services. 7.           Electrical power requirements have greatly increased due to new industries and bringing manufacturing back to the US. 8.           The population growth in Indianapolis and Columbus is double/triple that of Cincinnati and these cities have more available land and incentives and the benefit of being state capitals which brings more funding for infrastructure improvements. 9.           Be patient and come to events like CREW’s luncheons to stay in touch with issues affecting development. 10.         We are incredibly fortunate to have leaders like these in our community who are willing to spend the time speaking, educating and encouraging progress in the commercial real estate industry and supporting CREW’s mission!

ED 1 has generated an entitlement pipeline of +16,150 affordable housing units in Los Angeles. These are not approved or completed projects - they are projects merely submitted to the city planners. The question that needs to be asked is: How many of these units will actually get built? Looking back at the last five years, less than 1/3 of projects submitted for approval were completed. The rest of them were traded like baseball cards while housing continued to become more unaffordable. FNX Development is committed to creating affordable housing options and contributing to a brighter future for LA.

🌆 Exciting News for Sacramento's Housing Development! 🏡 The Sacramento City Council has given initial approval to an upzoning proposal that aims to address the local housing crisis. The proposed changes eliminate restrictive zoning designations, paving the way for increased multifamily housing in single-family neighborhoods and near transit hubs. #SacramentoDevelopment #HousingCrisis #CivilEngineering #LandDevelopment #CityPlanning