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#housing-gap

Mission District

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

11 hours ago

Los Angeles

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

SF politics

'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts

Cuts to homeless services may increase street homelessness in Los Angeles.

Non-profit organizations

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

US news

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Bloomington opened its first shelter village to address homelessness exacerbated by a housing shortage and extreme winter conditions.

Five months into S.F.'s ban on RVs, 82 former RV dwellers have been housed. Others are now on the street.

Oscar and Brandy became street homeless after San Francisco's crackdown on RV living, highlighting the challenges faced by displaced residents.

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.

Los Angeles

11 hours ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.

SF politics

'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts

Cuts to homeless services may increase street homelessness in Los Angeles.

Non-profit organizations

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.

US news

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Five months into S.F.'s ban on RVs, 82 former RV dwellers have been housed. Others are now on the street.

Oscar and Brandy became street homeless after San Francisco's crackdown on RV living, highlighting the challenges faced by displaced residents.

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.

Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.

Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Expert Analysis

more#housing-development

Agriculture

10 hours ago

5 Vertical Farm Designs That Grow Food Inside Your Home and City - Yanko Design

Vertical farming offers a sustainable solution to food production, reducing waste and resource use while enhancing urban living.

Remodel

fromwww.businessinsider.com

12 hours ago

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Tiny homes offer a creative, customizable living option and are popular in the vacation rental market.

#new-york-city

fromwww.cnbc.com

New York City

Zohran Mamdani and the business exodus? New York's office real estate market is up under new mayor

fromSFGATE

NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

fromUnHerd

3 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.

fromAP News

New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

NYC builds taller housing again, as state, city law reset the stage

New York City is increasing housing density through zoning changes and new initiatives to improve affordability.

fromHoodline

5 days ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Zohran Mamdani and the business exodus? New York's office real estate market is up under new mayor

Fears of corporate exodus from New York City are heightened by Mayor Mamdani's tax policies amid a significant budget deficit.

fromSFGATE

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.

fromUnHerd

3 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.

fromAP News

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.

NYC builds taller housing again, as state, city law reset the stage

New York City is increasing housing density through zoning changes and new initiatives to improve affordability.

fromHoodline

5 days ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.

NYC real estate

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

East Bay real estate

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.

East Bay real estate

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

East Bay real estate

Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills

Renovation

Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing

fromBrownstoner

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

The Pallesen Apartments were saved from demolition and converted into affordable housing units in San José.

Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills

Rhode Island is considering a bill to allow faith-based organizations to build affordable housing without rezoning.

Renovation

Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing

more#affordable-housing

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.

more#remote-work

13 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.

Privacy technologies

fromABC7 San Francisco

Oakland launches 1st-of-its-kind affordable housing project for teachers thanks to nonprofit

Oakland launches a unique teacher housing project aimed at improving teacher retention and community stability.

#housing

Brooklyn

fromNews 12 - Default

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.

fromCity Limits

NYC Housing Calendar, March 30-April 7

Upcoming events focus on housing, land use, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC.

Brooklyn

fromNews 12 - Default

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.

fromCity Limits

Alternative transportation

NYC Housing Calendar, March 30-April 7

Upcoming events focus on housing, land use, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC.

more#housing

fromStreetsblog USA

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.

London

fromTime Out London

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.

fromRobb Report

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.

fromABC7 San Francisco

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

#data-centers

fromTechCrunch

Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.

fromTechCrunch

Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley

fromStreetsblog California

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.

more#data-centers

NYC music

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.

Renovation

fromArchitectural Digest

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

#housing-market

Manufactured housing is the homeownership solve we keep ignoring

Manufactured homes are appreciating significantly and offer a potential solution to America's housing crisis.

SF real estate

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.

Manufactured housing is the homeownership solve we keep ignoring

Manufactured homes are appreciating significantly and offer a potential solution to America's housing crisis.

SF real estate

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.

SF real estate

5 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.

Austin

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.

Doomed to fail: Why Rent Guidelines Board always gets it wrong

The Rent Guidelines Board's process is ineffective and cannot set appropriate rent increases for diverse tenants.

#california-housing

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.

Silicon Valley real estate

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.

more#california-housing

#housing-crisis

Contributor: Rent algorithms aren't the issue. California just needs more housing

California cities are banning rent-pricing algorithms, risking worsening the housing affordability crisis amid a severe housing shortage.

Housing supply summit highlights the cost of complexity

Housing access issues stem from people obstructing solutions rather than a lack of ideas or resources.

San Jose Sharks

Housing Advocates Call This Big Plot of San Jose Land the Most Important in a Century | KQED

fromArchDaily

Silicon Valley real estate

Housing Affordability Crisis: Architectural and Policy Responses from Spain, France, Australia, and the United States

Global housing crisis stems from both insufficient building supply and affordability barriers, with 2.8 billion people lacking stable shelter due to underproduction and economic inaccessibility, while speculation increasingly treats housing as investment rather than human right.

Contributor: Rent algorithms aren't the issue. California just needs more housing

California cities are banning rent-pricing algorithms, risking worsening the housing affordability crisis amid a severe housing shortage.

Housing supply summit highlights the cost of complexity

Housing access issues stem from people obstructing solutions rather than a lack of ideas or resources.

San Jose Sharks

Housing Advocates Call This Big Plot of San Jose Land the Most Important in a Century | KQED

fromArchDaily

Housing Affordability Crisis: Architectural and Policy Responses from Spain, France, Australia, and the United States

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.

US politics

The Long-Term Benefit of Gentrifying Cities

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.

US politics

The Long-Term Benefit of Gentrifying Cities

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.

fromWRAL.com

Alternative transportation

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.

How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer - Streetsblog USA

Universal Basic Neighborhood aims to ensure healthy living conditions and mobility for all U.S. residents, enhancing life expectancy beyond just financial support.

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.

fromSFGATE

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.

fromAxios

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Silicon Valley real estate

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.

Op-ed: Fighting for an affordable San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley generates record wealth while most residents struggle financially due to extreme housing costs and cost of living, forcing essential workers to leave the region.

#new-york

NYC real estate

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.

fromNew York Post

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.

fromNew York Post

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

fromBrownstoner

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

fromBrownstoner

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.

#federal-housing-reform

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.

East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

more#federal-housing-reform

East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.

fromNew York Post

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.

fromNew York Amsterdam News

Mamdani poised to pause the city's controversial tax lien sale

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to cancel this year's tax lien sale to address its predatory impact on Black and Brown senior homeowners.

The slow bloodletting of NYC real estate

Cumulative regulatory costs in New York real estate can outweigh their intended safety benefits, impacting housing affordability and overall public health.

fromInside Investigator

Cost of housing in Fairfield County outpacing parts of NYC

Housing prices in Fairfield County have surged, surpassing many neighborhoods in New York City, with no community under $300,000 by 2025.

US news

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Build-to-rent single-family homes are rapidly expanding, with 7% of new single-family houses now built for rent rather than sale, offering an alternative to both apartment living and homeownership.

A simple reason it's getting harder to build rental housing

The cost rose a lot following the pandemic. And some of that was supply chain issues that really increased the costs, and then they didn't quite come back down. And now tariffs are also impacting some products. These costs are part of the reason the amount of new rental housing stock is shrinking.

Real estate

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.

Mayor Lurie's 'housing' tax cut also helps S.F. office landlords - who don't build housing

San Francisco Mayor Lurie proposes cutting real estate transfer taxes on properties over $10 million to stimulate housing development and job creation, though the measure would forgo tens of millions in tax revenue.

fromDailycaller

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.

In S.F., finding housing is hard. For immigrants, it's even harder.

Undocumented immigrants in San Francisco face severe housing barriers due to documentation requirements, high costs, and limited affordable options, forcing many into substandard housing through informal rental markets.

Science

fromNature

Eviction notice

Ancient, slow civilizations composed of dark matter engineered cosmic expansion to politely force luminous life to leave their regions.

#housing-affordability

US politics

Lurie discovers affordability - 48 hills

fromAxios

Real estate

Where homes are most (and least) affordable

Real estate

New study shows that deregulation is not the answer to the affordable housing crisis - 48 hills

US politics

Lurie discovers affordability - 48 hills

fromAxios

Real estate

Where homes are most (and least) affordable

more#housing-affordability

Real estate

New study shows that deregulation is not the answer to the affordable housing crisis - 48 hills

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.

fromThe Nation