Housing
Rising Above Threat On Floodplains
With more than 1.6 million Britons living in high-risk flood areas -- a number expected to double or even triple within 75 years -- lawmakers and environmentalists are looking for safer ways to house people on floodplains.
Living Above A Library
The idea of mixed-use public libraries with housing on top is catching on in New York City and elsewhere.
Zoning Exemption For Religious Groups Converts 'Apostles' of Animal House
In Georgetown, a student party house seeks recognition as a religious organization to get around zoning restrictions.
Housing Complexes Look To Redevelop In Mumbai
Residents in some of Mumbai's state-built housing complexes have agreed to solicit bids for redevelopment of the nearly half-century old housing, called Middle Income Group residential colonies. Residents and the building community alike are excited about the redevelopment.
Tokyo Suburb Popular With Expatriates
The Tokyo suburb of Kakamura has shown great appeal to expatriates because of its availability of space and proximity to scenic natural resources -- attributes that sharply contrast the dense and bustling big city one hour away.
The Debate To Rezone A Trailer Park To Commercial
A community in central Pennsylvania is considering rezoning land currently occupied by a mobile home park into what city leaders say is much needed commercial space.
Building Homes For The Middle
With cities increasingly only building luxury homes for the rich or affordable housing for the poor, a prefab housing development in East New York provides a model building middle-income homes.
Is Now The Best Time To Buy A House?
After years of prices spiraling out of control, the National Association of Realtors is suggesting that the housing market is ripe for home buyers looking to get a good deal.
Softening Market Hits Production Home Builders
Responding to increasing cancellations and growing inventory, national home builders are being forced to slow production and lay off workers.
Matching Affordable Housing Availability To Need
In Baltimore, a recent report has called for increasing housing density and decreasing building restrictions to reduce the gap between the need for and the availability of affordable housing.
Does Lack Of Zoning Make Houston Housing More Affordable?
With Houston's housing market on the rise as once-hot U.S. markets head south, some economists argue the city's lax development controls allow housing supply to keep up with demand.
Two Chicago Projects Go Green For The Homeless
Two new environmentally-friendly housing projects in Chicago are geared towards the city's homeless population.
NYC Affordable Housing Plan Has Unexpected Costs
A new affordable housing plan in New York City has solved some problems facing lower income residents, but has also created many woes for people who purhcased shoddy homes through the plan and have been unable to get any help from the city since.
Thinking Collectively To Gain Affordable Housing
In Boston, labor unions and community groups are joining forces to win victories for affordable housing.
Affordable Housing Availability Decreased By Those Who Can't Afford Housing
An Australian housing industry body has made the claim that people who can't afford to buy their own homes are contributing to the lack of affordable housing.
'Garbage Settlements' To House Poor In Philippines
A Canadian architect has been in the Philippines for the past year designing homes for the country's poorest citizens. His method utilizes whatever building materials can be found to create an easily constructed and long-lasting home.
Affordable And Market-Rate Housing Co-Exist
Columbus, Ohio's New Village Place -- winner of the 2006 James B. Recchie Award for Urban Design -- seamlessly marries market-rate and affordable housing with striking designs that respect the historic character and fabric of the neighborhood.
Prices Keep Rising For Downtown Housing Development
In cities across the country, the trend of downtown housing development is booming. Prices per square-foot have more than doubled since last year in some cities.
New Home Prices Plummet
The median price of a new home dropped nearly 10% in September, 2006 -- the largest one-year decline since 1970. Home builders reduce prices to clear inventory.
California Home Building Permits Drop Sharply
The number of permits issued for new home construction has taken a major downturn in California, where the amount of new home permits has fallen 47% since last year.
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