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Is There a Way Out of Hawaii’s Housing Crisis?

Dwell

Some estimates show that more than 76,000 units are unoccupied and that 30,000 to 60,000 units have been converted to short-term rentals. On the supply side, the Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation develops and finances low- and moderate-income housing projects. It’s a perfect place to park money.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

BD+C

At district levels, we’re seeing zoning incentives that allow greater density or parking exemptions for developments that take significant affordability and sustainability measures, which can really help a project’s bottom line.

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Senate Bill 9: A Game Changer in California’s Housing Landscape

Santa Cruz Architect

Estimates suggest a need for 3.5 Qualifying urban properties in single-family zones can leverage SB-9 to add a second unit, facilitating multigenerational living arrangements or rental opportunities. Properties must meet specific criteria, such as being within urban zones and not located in designated environmentally sensitive areas.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

Renovation is not only a new creative frontier for architects, it is the future of architecture: according to Deloitte estimates, up to 90 percent of future development will involve re-designing existing buildings. At this point, adaptive reuse is mainstream, and the carbon-saving benefits are well-known (and widely touted).

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HarborPlace: How not to make a deal

Community Architect Daily

The bills are intended to create the zoning necessary to permit the proposed size of the project which cannot be built with the existing Urban Renewal Plan and current zoning in place. At this point it may be useful to recall that zoning was invented to protect the public. This gives everyone a chance to mull this over.

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Reinvestment without displacement: North Avenue Market

Community Architect Daily

Obviously, the intersection of these two zones has a pull in both directions. In all cases money from the Future Fund seeded the project and all types of other funds and tax credits are used to finance the usually very high cost of building stabilization and repair to save the buildings and the users that have found a home in them.

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Reasons an Addition Will Improve Your Home

DesignRulz

Comprehend the types of home addition projects Visit your local zoning department. Surveying previous programs in your area will help offer a rough estimate. After getting an estimate, you can meet multiple contractors to find the right one for your project. You can choose to finance the addition reasonably for your pocket.

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