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#TOP: The National Housing Corporation (NHC) Act of 1990 is under review after 30 years, with consultations taking place in Port Moresby today. The review is necessary due to the changing housing needs and growth in society. More here:👉( https://wp.me/peM2NU-2epf )

📢 New Canaan has secured a critical four-year moratorium on 8-30g applications, a law permitting developers to bypass zoning restrictions for multifamily and mixed-use structures in areas with insufficient affordable housing. While this halts new applications, ongoing projects like the Weed Street development will proceed as their developers pursue cases in state Superior Court. For professionals and businesspeople, this update is crucial as it impacts local real estate development policies and affordable housing initiatives in New Canaan. Understanding these changes will help you stay informed about local zoning regulations and their broader economic implications. Discover more about New Canaan's efforts and plans for affordable housing, and read the full details on our website. 📲 Discover more details on our website: https://lnkd.in/eDmbMFUB #newsflash  #todaysnews  #westchesterny  #fairfieldcountyct  #connecticut  #localbusinessnews #realestatenews  #affordablehousing #zoninglaws #newcanaan  🔗 Read the full article:

this article by Muhammad T. Alameldin from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation is a very worthwhile and timely read for anyone involved in residential real estate in California. this is the best round-up of everything changing in 2025 that I've seen. https://lnkd.in/ga2S5Mc4

‘Co-operative housing is an important part of a diverse housing sector, and we are delighted to see co-operative housing now reflected as a mainstream housing pathway in the State of the Housing System Report (2024)’ - from CEHL Managing Director Liz Thomas. The report acknowledges ‘housing cooperatives as an emerging form of tenure’ and notes the emergence of alternative housing ownership models to address the imbalance of housing supply and demand for renters and buyers. These include build-to-rent, rent-to-buy, shared equity and co-operative schemes. CEHL has worked with partners in the Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) and Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) to advocate for co-operatives as a globally recognised structure used by people around the world to attain housing security. We will continue to work to with sector partners to further influence housing policy and take this opportunity to scale up the Australian co-operative housing model. https://lnkd.in/g-_Zt-tu

😣 Unfounded, brazen, madness. Further evidence that the proposed demolition + rebuild of 44 residential buildings across inner-Melbourne is unjustified and problematic on multiple social, economic, and environmental fronts. ✅ The alternative mission to retrofit + infill (or retrofit) has been concisely documented by Enzo Lara-Hamilton Robert Crawford Simon Robinson Melbourne Centre for Cities and co. Those with an ear to the decision makers need to act on this information before it is too late. 🔮The future treatment of these buildings will have far reaching effects on higher-density perceptions in Australia, a widely-held policy goal for the last several decades.

I keep hearing from #retwit building in public can go along way, but I also can see most developers don’t share publicly what their doing until they have secured their site which makes 💯 sense. Yesterday I read the RFEI and highlighted Cleveland Heights development goals for these lots. 1️⃣Construction of new single-, two-family, or “middle” housing across a variety of price points (the City may consider other uses on a limited basis). 2️⃣Strives to implement sustainability best practices. 3️⃣ Matches and/or enhances the architecture and aesthetics of the surrounding area. 4️⃣ Complements, and is harmonious with, adjacent residential properties and neighborhoods. 5️⃣ Incorporates thoughtful landscaping into the design and redevelopment. 6️⃣ Strengthens the surrounding neighborhood(s) in which the lot(s) is located. 7️⃣ Housing options that also include some number of units incorporating “age-in-place,” “universal design,” and other accessibility concepts. I’m excited to respond to my first RFEI, going after a couple of vacant lots to build SFH. Now I’m working on securing quotes from various vendors to plug into my proforma. Anyone have any vendor suggestions for sustainable materials, concrete (Full-basement/Garage slab) vendors, or general feedback? #NHKxThoughts #clevelandrealestate #NHKdevelopment

"Completion of $88M Brighton Senior Housing Project" Read the full article below..

California's housing landscape is evolving rapidly. Legal decisions, like the recent ruling allowing lawmakers to override local housing density restrictions, impact development statewide. Despite broader challenges, Santa Cruz stands out with its proactive approach, resulting in a robust housing permit approval process. As housing needs continue to grow, timely decision-making and access to capital remain critical for developers. Read more about it in Casey Beyer's weekly article. https://lnkd.in/gYTKDYCY

Dacorum Borough Council has published its pre-submission version Reg 19 Local Plan, for consideration by its Strategic Planning Committee next week. https://lnkd.in/eRT7Dc3u The key headline from a housing perspective is that it allocates land for 15,332 homes between 2026 and 2041. That is just over the current requirement of 15,240 homes (1016 dwellings per annum) although significantly under the anticipated requirement of 1313 dwellings per annum that will be required under the currently proposed revised standard method. The focus for development remains around Hemel Hempstead, although the plan also sees the allocation of a handful of sites around Berkhamsted and Tring, as well as one each in Bovingdon and Markyate. Very positively from a Laxton Properties perspective, the proposed plans includes allocation of land at Shendish Manor for c. 500 homes, a project that we have been working on with our client and regular JV partner W LAMB LIMITED for several years. Lots of further hurdles to come, but a really positive direction of travel. Assuming that the Council authorises progressing to Public Consultation, their current timeline assumes adoption of the Local Plan in 2026.