Housing
Housing is a critical area of focus for local and state government agencies, addressing the need for affordable, safe, and accessible living conditions for all residents. Governments are tasked with developing policies and programs that support housing development, zoning, and homelessness prevention. This directory offers articles on housing and related topics like planning, which examines the design and regulation of the physical spaces in which communities live and work, ensuring sustainable and equitable growth.
A new study and a company that trolls short-term listing data on Airbnb and other sites can help cities understand and respond to short-term rentals.
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See how some Massachusetts’ towns are managing community preservation funds for affordable housing projects and requests.
In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability
The mobile unit, a former police bus nicknamed “Lucy,” has been retrofitted with three washers and three dryers
The communities will engage in virtual learning, obtain peer learning and receive technical
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
How to align community needs with federal funding opportunities
Federal judge took just five minutes to tell HUD and DOGE to reinstate grant funds to four fair housing projects
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
The National League of Cities report highlights the top challenges and solutions mayors are focusing on
Victorville will use the state funds to provide housing solutions and support services for unsheltered individuals
Chief Joe Jardin claims Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ignored a call to support the ban and would not invite city council members to training on the fires
One migrant at the Logan Square 14th District station was taken to the hospital for chickenpox, but was released and returned to the station later that day
The goal of the operation is to identify buildings at risk of collapse and prevent firefighters from going inside
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