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READING 📖 | This commentary lays out several key themes that are likely to dominate discussions in #Sacramento and highlights #BillsToWatch in the 2024 California legislative landscape. https://lnkd.in/ghfTuikm

🚨 New Blog Alert! 🚨 Discover why NJ needs the TOP Act to drive positive change and innovation. 🌟 Dive into our latest article and see how this crucial legislation could make a difference. Click the link here: #ReadNow #GREOTA https://loom.ly/bI6qQtI

The MBTA Communities Act isn’t just good policy–it’s popular. A recent poll of likely Massachusetts voters found that 50% think it’s good policy, while only 31% disagree. The MBTA Communities Act is good for communities, the climate, and the economy. CHAPA is excited to continue working to implement this essential law. Read more from WBUR: https://lnkd.in/e2T5CEAe #mbtacommunities #transitorienteddevelopment #mbtazoning

The Liberal Democrats were the first of the three main parties this week to outline their 2024 manifesto…here we take a look at some of the key policies of their manifesto.. #planning #housing #development #newhomes #houses #GE2024

Here are some housing topics to follow in the 2024 legislative session from the Minnesota Reformer!

An insightful and relevant article as Local Government (LG) continues to be a political football while it struggles to deliver 'needs' let alone the 'nice to haves' which is often what builds strong communities. (No, I am not a fan of removing the four wellbeings). I agree with Jeffery McNeill, LG is unfinished business and needs real clarity if it is to reach its (huge) potential - smart, effective local governance - meaning empowered, resilient communities and regions. While there is dysfunction and, I believe, a genuine need for reform, we must remember that for a couple of cups of coffee a day we get a whole lot of services that make our life easier (roads, footpaths, public lighting, etc) and more fun (playgrounds, libraries, parks, wharves, etc). There's no need to reinvent the wheel, there is already a wealth of knowledge and proven approaches that work. We just need to agree that LG deserves to succeed and then tailor systems appropriately. 'It still could be (a strong independent local government based on communities with wide-ranging functions), but tinkering at the edges is not going to solve its problems ... It will take political courage and vision to complete the task: one that remains a fantasy, and we are all the losers.'

Affordable Housing or the lack of has been a topic during this election phase. But what happened to the update of the AFFH ( Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing) rule highlighted and enforced by Obama? Hey Joe, it needs to be finalized...quickly! #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment

With the upcoming provincial election in October, housing and affordability will be top-of-mind issues. Trevor Hargreaves, BCREA Senior VP of Government Relations, Marketing & Communications, discusses how the complex BC housing ecosystem needs to be navigated with extreme caution. Read his latest article in REM: https://bit.ly/3MancsI

BLOG 🖋 As people across the country head to the polls, my colleagues at The Young Foundation and I are wondering what a community-powered future could look like - and what it might achieve. Imagine... 👨👨👧👦 communities at the heart of national and local policymaking 🤝 a culture of lifelong political and social engagement 🏙 strong connections between communities, business and R&I Read my blog here: https://lnkd.in/envymbzi

With the first manifesto launch by Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrats have set out their plans for the election and how they plan to solve the current housing crisis over the cause of the next parliament. 🔶 380,000 new homes a year including 150,000 social homes 🔶 10 new garden cities 🔶 Increased funding to local planning departments 🔶 Financial incentives for development of brownfield sites 🔶 "Use it or lose it" for developers not building on sites 🔶 All new homes to be built to zero-carbon standand 🔶 Banning no-fault evictions, national register of licensed landlords What do you think of the Lib Dems policies? Is 380k new homes a dream and isn't currently achievable? Are these the policies that will solve the ever deepening housing crisis? What would you like to see from the other main parties manifesto launches? #2024Election