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Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March
The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise
Developers Target Hotels for Adaptive Reuse Projects in Major US Cities
Of the growing number of adaptive reuse projects in 2023, hotel conversions stole the show, surpassing office-to-apartment conversions
New Study Examines Barriers and Solutions in Manufactured Housing
The study from Harvard's Joint Center looks at the challenges faced by developers using manufactured housing and how they're overcoming them
What's Standing in the Way of Building Housing Near Transit Stops
Two recent studies look at the factors hindering housing development near rapid transit
Credit for Builders Still Tight But Shows Some Easing
Credit for residential AD&C remained constrained during Q4 2023, but the good news is that tightening is less widespread than in recent quarters
Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose
Using state and city funds, San Jose, Calif., is embarking on repurposing another of the city's hotels to create much-needed housing
Financing
Credit for Builders Still Tight But Shows Some Easing
Credit for residential AD&C remained constrained during Q4 2023, but the good news is that tightening is less widespread than in recent quarters
Community Development
Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose
Using state and city funds, San Jose, Calif., is embarking on repurposing another of the city's hotels to create much-needed housing
Planning + Development
Record Number of Office-to-Apartment Conversions in Major Metros
The urban landscape in many cities is undergoing a shift, with more than a fourfold increase in office-to-apartment conversions since 2021
Planning + Development
California Impact Fees Case Comes Before Supreme Court
The case, which asks how far cities and counties must go to justify impact fees, could have major consequences for housing in California and across the nation
Design
A Smart Single-Family Infill Development Recalls Traditional European Charm and Detail
A compact infill lot transformed into a community of seven luxury single-family homes serves as a model for smart land use and engaging design
Build to Rent
Set Your Build-to-Rent Product Apart With Unique Floor Plans
Unit floor plans in BTR communities can include thoughtful design solutions to boost marketability while still maximizing efficiency and yielding the highest possible return
Build to Rent
Site Planning to Make Your Build-to-Rent Community Stand Out
Creative site planning can make a tangible difference when it comes to winning more than your share of the build-to-rent market
Planning + Development
Rising Demand for Multigenerational Living Sparks Housing Innovation
These new residential development projects accommodate heightened demand for multigenerational living
Planning + Development
How Can Digitalization Improve Housing Planning and Regulation?
Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies unpacks new research on the role of digitalization in housing development
Planning + Development
City of Boise Works to Develop Incentives for Affordable Housing
In Idaho, the City of Boise is implementing new tools for getting affordable housing developments off the ground
