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BLOG 📝 | As we progress our research with Bennett Institute for Public Policy, we are understanding the range of motivations for private owners and developers to provide space for communities, as well as the sticky issues that can stand in their way. Ailbhe McNabola writes about why the owners of private buildings and land may look to provide space for #communities – and why those who wish to empower communities should care about this too. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekPG_AxD

What will be the fate of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity amidst the current political uncertainty? Check out our latest piece in the NYLJ to hear our thoughts! Jodi Siegel Stein #cityofyes #nyc #development #realestate #zoning #landuse #housingopportunity #nycdevelopment #nycrealestate

Dr Robert Richardson, from the UofG Centre for Public Policy, writes about the design and delivery of new towns and what lessons the next government should learn from previous policy decisions when tackling the housing crisis. Read more on the #SocSciHub: https://lnkd.in/ehV-TxXZ #HousingCrisis #UKPolicy #NewTowns #UrbanPlanning #CentreForPublicPolicy

This deserves greater emphasis: Housing development and housing affordability would benefit if Local, State & Federal regulators take steps to avoid "heavy-handed zoning, exorbitant permitting fees, and [over zealous] land-use restrictions" -- and if they insist on inserting themselves in the process, they should enact policies which promote housing construction supply chain improvements and cost-efficiencies! #housing #affordablehousing #governmentregulations #governmentalpolicy #supplychain #housingconstruction #RegulatoryReform #HousingPolicyReform @MarkMiller44

New blog post, 106 Questions & The Future Of Neighbourhood Planning Ain’t One https://lnkd.in/ernkiG3D

Should social media be incorporated into planning consultations? Recent research shows that 63% of British adults believe there should be more public involvement in planning for new homes, while the Government has promised more democratic engagement with how homes and infrastructure are built. There is an absence of younger voices in planning, but how can this be rectified and is social media the answer? Alice Salomonsson, Planner in Boyer’s Colchester office explores the issues. #NIMBYism #NewHomes #Consultation #Housebuilding #Planning #SocialMedia #RTPI 

New Research: How can policymakers and urban planners gauge the effectiveness of pro-housing reforms? Tom Cui provides a standardized evaluation plan that can demonstrate which reforms work in different market conditions. https://lnkd.in/eMxMY2-6

As Election Day inches closer—just 14 days to go—the Urban Institute is continuing to share evidence-based insights on #policy issues driving the debate this election season. When we asked you, our followers, what topics mattered most to you, #housing costs and availability bubbled to the top. We know from #research that when people have access to affordable, stable, quality housing, their well-being improves. But that’s not the case for everyone, and solving the nation’s housing crisis remains a key campaign issue as November nears. How do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump intend to address the crisis if elected? Read Urban’s analysis of the candidates’ housing plans and learn more about what the evidence shows on other issues, including the economy and climate change, in Urban’s Countdown to Election 2024. https://urbn.is/3z9kpgN

Our latest research with Lincoln Institute of Land Policy reveals the untapped potential of urban public lands in boosting municipal finances. https://lnkd.in/e68bxTMZ Analysis conducted by SGA Director of Research, Michael Rodriguez, AICP, shows how strategic development could bolster economic development and create more vibrant communities. This study can aid planners in leveraging public assets to revitalize their communities and improve financial stability. Check it out!

Our latest blog post, from Maria Machin, looks at how zoning regulations impact housing affordability in the United States. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4e0wRPb