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This is an interesting read from The New Yorker on the challenges of housing and policy in Boston. #housing #landuse #localgov

#Homewood and Mt. Brook are working on an agreement to collaborate on the future of Brookwood Mall, focusing on what’s best for both communities as they await the developer’s plans. Read more here: https://bit.ly/41CDhAm

Prioritizing motor vehicle storage over housing has real consequences. In this conversation I highlighted the link between rigid and impractical parking mandates and the inability of New Yorkers to find suitable housing at a price they can afford.

Check out quotes from CHPC Executive Director Howard Slatkin in Streetsblog NYC's latest article by Sophia Lebowitz! Alongside other experts, Howard discussed the high hidden costs of parking requirements, and how the #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes put housing ahead of vehicle storage. 🏘 "If someone has to move, they might not be able to find housing where they can be close to the people and things they want to be close to…the absence of growth means housing for fewer people and more displacement, period." https://lnkd.in/eSMkbm4i

Exciting news for South Atlanta! A new mixed-use development called Brownsville Pointe is planned for the corner of McDonough Boulevard SE and Jonesboro Road SE. This project, spearheaded by the community-focused non-profit Focused Community Strategies (FCS), promises to revitalize the area. Here's what we know so far: ✅Mixed-Use Development: The project will include a wedge-shaped commercial building with retail space and two residential buildings behind it. ✅Revitalization Focus: FCS, known for their work in mixed-income housing and economic development, aims to breathe new life into the neighborhood. ✅Building on Success: FCS has a proven track record, having already established the successful Carver Market grocery store and Community Grounds coffee shop across the street from the planned development. ✅Modern Design: Award-winning firm Kronberg Urbanists + Architects is designing Brownsville Pointe. ✅Retail & Community Enhancements: The commercial building is expected to offer 2,765 square feet of retail space, along with streetscape improvements and additional parking. This project signifies a positive step forward for South Atlanta. By providing new retail options, modern housing, and improved infrastructure, Brownsville Pointe has the potential to be a catalyst for further development and economic growth in the neighborhood. https://lnkd.in/e87KyExh #affordablehousing #innovation #sustainability #acquisition #rehabilitation #development

Why are people in North Philly saying 'no' to a proposal for an 8-story, 204-unit apartment building? Not enough parking! Only 82 spots are planned, including some electric car charging spots and handicap spots. I can see their point. While not every resident will have a car, most units will likely have more than one resident so that could mean 100+ more cars on surrounding streets. On the other hand, it is easily accessible to local transit and if we want to alleviate some of our affordable housing issues, we need to start green-lighting more projects that will add supply to our housing stock. #Philly #PhillRealEstate #RealEstate

🏘️ Overtown's Future: Development with Dignity Click through to read the community's vision for true neighborhood transformation. This isn't just about buildings—it's about preserving a legacy, protecting residents, and creating genuine opportunity. Our community desires: • A true "right to return" for displaced residents • Community benefits agreements that prioritize local needs • Transparent, accountable development processes • Preservation of cultural heritage • Green spaces that honor Overtown's history • Economic opportunities rooted in local expertise As Nicole Crooks powerfully says: "Development should benefit the people who have been here the longest." Overtown isn't just a neighborhood to be "renewed"—it's a living, breathing community with deep roots and powerful stories. https://lnkd.in/ea6eRcq2 #Overtown #CommunityFirst #MiamiNeighborhoods #SocialJustice #HousingJustice

Sharing …….. I have been in commercial real estate +30 years and not once taken part in a CRE training, class, webinar, conference or meeting that focused on neighborhoods with the same distinction given to Downtowns, the Central Business Districts (CBD) and the Suburbs. Black and Brown neighborhood and the people that live there are often condidered less important, less valuable. And because of that less than mindset (historical and even today) investment dollars are directed and focused on the three green boxes of - Downtown, the Central Business District (CBD) and the Suburbs. The more you know, the more we can do better. Please- expand your reading, your thinking, your circle, your work. #neighborhoods #cre #realestatedevelopment #economicdevelopment #sustainability #bipoc #neighborhooddevelopment #downtown #centralbusinessdistrict #suburban #smallscaledeveloper #purpose #p8realestatesolutions #kornrstore

The proposed zoning overhaul impacts about 12,300 parcels, about 950 of which are single-family homes. The legislation and maps will be introduced at Columbus City Council on Monday, kicking off a 60-day public review period. City of Columbus #zoning #parking #development Here's what could be changing in Columbus: