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As TBG Houston Principal, Blake Coleman puts it, "No one experiences life through a car. It’s the times you’re out of a car and experience things that add value to your life." In our latest blog post, we dive into a recent Houston Chronicle analysis of the Houston sidewalk network and discuss how better sidewalk policies can create a more connected and equitable city. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFkBe7FG

??Join the Movement for More Housing in Los Angeles!?? YIMBY Los Angeles is leading the charge for bold, inclusive housing policies that address the city's housing crisis head-on. On November 19, 2024, we’re hosting a rally ahead of public comment at the LA City Council PLUM Committee hearing on the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP). The issue? 72% of LA’s residential land is zoned exclusively for single-family homes—blocking vital opportunities to create affordable and attainable housing. We're advocating for Exhibit D, Option 1, a plan to open over 40,000 single-family parcels to diverse housing options, paving the way for affordable homes in all neighborhoods—not just those already bearing the brunt of density. ??? Andrew Slocum, YIMBY Los Angeles Chapter Lead and housing developer, says it best:"Solving LA’s housing crisis requires bold, inclusive policies that allow for growth in every neighborhood. Expanding CHIP into single-family zones is a critical step toward achieving the affordability and abundance we desperately need." YIMBY Los Angeles is pro-housing and unapologetic about it. From developers to land-use attorneys to everyday Angelenos, we're uniting advocates who believe in practical, scalable solutions to LA's housing crisis. ?? What you can do: ? Attend the rally and hearing on November 19th. ? Spread the word. ? Advocate for a housing-abundant future for all Angelenos. ? Sign up for more information and become a member Yesinla.org ?? Let’s build a Los Angeles where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #HousingForAll #YIMBYLosAngeles #AffordableHousing #LosAngeles #ProHousing #CHIP

???????? ???? ????????????: ?????????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? January is often considered a “milestone” month in the year. The month typically incites many mixed emotions, including that of nostalgia, as one reflects on the memories made in the past year, and brings about feelings of excitement and hope for those setting goals in the new year. January is a good marker to recount challenges and achievements from the past year. While achievement is sometimes subjective, and in the world of politics and government, one person’s achievement can be another person’s defeat, the present administration in the City of Boston has claimed several accomplishments in 2023. They point to what they characterize as major successes in various arenas, such as gun violence, employment, education, and housing. However, particularly relevant for individuals working with condominiums, or in real estate in general, are the real estate-related initiatives undertaken in Boston (in the past year and/or beginning for the first time this year), which will be further highlighted herein and can be found at the City of Boston website.? Read the full article:?https://lnkd.in/eueSwwCj #RealEstateLaw #CondominiumLaw #Boston #LawMBM Thomas Moriarty Kimberly Bielan Chris Malloy

Discovering the Hidden Gem of Union County: Cranford, NJ ?? As a New York City real estate expert, I've seen a surge of interest in Cranford, and it's easy to see why. This charming town in Union County is becoming the go-to spot for young families looking to escape the city without sacrificing convenience. Here's what makes Cranford special: 1. Commuter's Dream: Just a 45-minute train ride to Manhattan, it's perfect for those who work in the city but crave a suburban lifestyle. 2. Vibrant Downtown: The heart of Cranford is alive with local shops, restaurants, and community events. It's the kind of place where you'll bump into neighbors while grabbing your morning coffee. 3. Family-Friendly: With top-rated schools and plenty of parks, it's a haven for growing families. 4. Hot Real Estate Market: Homes here are in high demand, often selling quickly and above asking price. It's a testament to Cranford's desirability. Have you considered expanding your home search beyond the five boroughs? Cranford might just be the perfect blend of suburban charm and urban accessibility you've been looking for. What's your take on the growing trend of young families moving to commuter-friendly towns? Have you experienced this shift in your own life or business? #NYCRealEstate #SuburbanLiving #CranfordNJ #CommmuterTowns #RealEstateTrends #TheAceTeam #RealBrokerLLC

An issue that has been plaguing our housing stock/availability for years. I encourage all to look into this issue in hopes that a common-sense solution will be enacted allowing for a more robust, healthy housing/economic development ecosystem for all.

Santosh George, ASLA, MLA thank you for the invitation to speak tonight with the Greater Dallas Planning Council on housing challenges within the Dallas / Fort Worth area. What a great panel including John Schrader, Amruta Sakalker, PhD, Dr. Sana Syed and Gus Khankarli. A couple of takeaways: 1) We are growing from 8 to 11 million people in DFW by 2035. Most of the growth will happen on the far suburban edges making it critical for these areas to have dense mixed-use employment centers to help offset traffic. 2) Creating middle - missing housing is hard, remove the obstacles like parking requirements and costly permit fees. 3) Education - Education - Education, at all levels to have people understand that density is good for everyone. That density can be in the form of smaller middle missing housing to higher mixed-use buildings. 4) Roads define what can physically happen in development. Current standards are very suburban and support cars, only. We need to flip the switch and change to more context driven complete streets to force development to engage the streets in urban placemaking, not parking lots and backs of homes. 5) Many people are excited about Forward Dallas Lawrence Agu III, AICP, Assoc AIA and the vision it is giving residents to have voice in shaping policy and planning in the city. It is important to have these discussions and challenge ourselves to work for creative housing policy and development to make our cities beautiful places for residents to live and enjoy.

How bouts we follow suit, Chattanooga? The data is staggering on how many people end up back on the streets after being housed. Supportive housing combats that. Seriously. Think about it. If more than half of people housed end up back on the streets what on earth is the point of housing people in the first place? We’ve seen first hand just how difficult it is being housed. Bring supportive housing here. https://lnkd.in/eEarMx-x

It feels like we’ve been planning this panel for 18 months (wait! we have been planning it this long). But the day is tomorrow and the event is sold out. Missing Middle development is like Walkability. It’s how our cities were created. It’s the bones of every beloved neighborhood in Denver. Yet, like all other successful city building blocks it has been engineered out, zoned out, priced out, and deemed illegal. Tomorrow we will unpack why that is and how to bring it back. I only hope that the new Denver administration and the City Council act on the 2019 Blueprint Denver policy recommendations and implement Missing Middle housing throughout the city. #CityForAll https://lnkd.in/gTpPtsQM

Pictured below is Chris Denson of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation addressing Tuesday's luncheon meeting of the Dalton Rotary Club. The topic of Denson's presentation was the cost of regulation in Georgia housing. I think we can all agree almost every corner of America is suffering a severe housing shortage leading to a host of social problems. I think we can also agree more stringent building codes increase the cost of housing. However, just as safety measures in motor vehicles and aircraft increase the cost of those products, the return in the form of greater safety, whether we're talking about your vehicle, flight, or house, is well worth it. In the same way, code requirements enabling houses to withstand natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes are worth the cost but only in areas susceptible to such threats. Even requirements towards energy efficiency, although not designed to save lives, save a lot of money in the long run. I somewhat agreed with Denson as to the cost of aesthetic requirements like banning vinyl siding or mandating brick facing. Although not necessary, I see such requirements as a local government public policy decision. Not sufficiently addressed was the cost of zoning regulations mandating large lot sizes and single family detached homes. This increases the cost of housing, limits options, and runs contrary to present market demands. The time of large families and "Ozzie and Harriet" suburban lifestyles are fast becoming a thing of the past. Both first time homebuyers and empty nesters seek denser housing closer to cultural, retail, and dining amenities. Such options do not require building new neighborhoods from scratch but can be realized by providing incentives encouraging urban infill redevelopment. That not only benefits residents of such neighborhoods but their local government due to the reduced cost of providing services in denser areas and often without having to construct new infrastructure.

After much debate, the Dallas City Council has voted to adopt Forward Dallas 2.0, a comprehensive city planning guide that aims to shape the future of our city. While it’s seen as a necessary step to address rapid growth and housing demands, some view it as controversial, with the potential to drastically alter Dallas neighborhoods for decades. How do you feel about this decision? Is this a move toward a more inclusive and sustainable city, or are you concerned about the impact on existing communities? Let us know: Are you #NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) or #YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard)? ????? #DallasPlanning #CityGrowth #ForwardDallas2