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Highland Park is set to transform its landscape with a new mixed-residential category aimed at boosting infill housing, from single families to quadplexes!

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Council hears map changes that add 'mixed residential' category to enable infill
Planners showed a revised future land use map that creates a 'mixed residential' category to encourage infill housing on city-owned and other parcels; council asked for clearer maps and zoning follow-ups.
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October 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Snohomish County is paving the way for more housing options by unanimously passing a new ordinance that simplifies the process for splitting residential lots!

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Snohomish County Council adopts lot-split ordinance to speed residential infill
The council unanimously passed substitute ordinance 26-036 on Oct. 14, 2026, adopting an administrative lot-split process for residential parcels and approving three amendments that add lot splits to Title 30.41b, refine parent-site definitions, and set new application/permit expiration timelines.
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October 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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New Hampshire lawmakers unanimously support HB 459, aiming to break down lot-size barriers and encourage diverse housing options!

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Committee recommends HB 459 as lawmakers debate smaller lot-size minimums and in-fill options
Lawmakers recommended HB 459 (9–0), with discussion focusing on whether minimum lot sizes in the draft are too large and whether models from Maine and Vermont offer better templates for encouraging 2–4 unit infill housing.
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October 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Petaluma commissioners are debating crucial changes to housing policy that could reshape the future of local development—are they ready to raise the bar on project thresholds?

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Commission debates SPAR exemption levels, inclusionary housing suspension and parking thresholds
Commissioners discussed whether to keep the site plan and architectural review (SPAR) exemption at 10 units or expand to 15, whether to suspend the inclusionary housing program pending Phase 2 study, and parking minimums for infill and small projects. Staff will return Sept. 29 with pipeline data and legal/ housing-element analysis.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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From Public Square: "Cute infill houses are affordable without subsidy."
The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price. #AffordableHousing #InfillDevelopment
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Cute infill houses are affordable without subsidy
The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price.
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August 25, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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The City Council has just approved a transformative plan for infill housing that could bring affordable homes to North Liberty Street—are you ready for the change?

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Council approves rezoning, special‑use permit for infill housing at 704 North Liberty Street
Council approved rezoning of a small undeveloped parcel at North Liberty and West Washington from R‑2 to R‑8 and granted a special‑use permit to reduce side‑yard setbacks, with staff asking the council to remove a clause that would obligate the city to build a sidewalk.
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August 20, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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How does a property's location and condition shape a condo regime project?

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August 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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I'm calling it the "zipper house" it is a triplex infill development I played with in SketchUp for Kansas City
~500 N 8th ST Kansas City, KS~
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May 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Orlando City Commissioner Roger Chapin is shaking things up with a bold plan to prioritize public safety, infill housing, and walkability to enhance life in District 3!

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Orlando Commissioner Roger Chapin outlines priorities: public safety, infill housing, SunRail links and regional planning
In an interview on The Domino Effect, newly sworn Orlando City Commissioner Roger Chapin said the city’s largest budget pressure is public safety and outlined plans to prioritize infill development, walkable main streets, transit connections and a new joint planning agreement with Orange County to manage growth.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Manatee County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is pushing for bold changes to housing incentives that could transform infill projects and support tiny homes!

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AHAC recommends expanding transit-radius incentives, dropping 3,500-sq-ft minimum to encourage infill
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommended changes to Manatee County incentives, including increasing the distance from transit for an incentive from 1/4 mile to 1 mile, removing a 3,500 sq ft minimum lot-size restriction to enable tiny-home/infill flexibility, and proposing a nonbinding project preview to give developers early sentiment.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Lewiston's stringent Chapter 31 rules are stalling infill projects and skyrocketing costs for small developers, prompting a push for crucial code changes.

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Lewiston staff propose Chapter 31 tweaks to ease frontage/sidewalk burden on infill development
Staff told the council Chapter 31’s frontage requirements and triggers (for curb, gutter, sidewalk and ADA ramps) create cost barriers for infill development; they flagged options including revising FILO rules, favoring postponement agreements, pursuing a sidewalk master plan, and creating administrative variance processes.
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June 3, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Sandpoint is taking a bold step towards more housing options by proposing a new impervious-surface standard that could boost development flexibility and density on smaller lots.

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Sandpoint workshop advances move to impervious‑surface standard to ease small‑lot development
The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a draft code change that would replace separate building‑footprint limits with a single impervious‑surface standard (proposed up to 70% on the smallest lots, scaling down for larger lots) and an associated RM density tweak to allow one extra unit in some bands. Staff will refine a smoother, administrable 's
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November 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Sandpoint is redefining urban growth with a bold new plan that prioritizes infill development while preserving its rural charm.

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Sandpoint outlines vision for growth through infill development in new comprehensive plan
Sandpoint adopts comprehensive plan prioritizing infill development to address housing demand
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March 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Everett is set to revolutionize its housing landscape by proposing to lower the Multifamily Tax Exemption minimum from 16 to just 4 units, a move that could significantly boost affordable housing options!

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Everett council hears plan to lower MFTE project threshold from 16 to 4 units, staff says tax impact would be minimal
City staff recommended lowering the multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) minimum from 16 to 4 units and expanding eligible zones; supporters said the change would help small builders and boost ‘missing middle’ housing, while council asked for details on affordability definitions and fiscal impact.
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July 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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The easiest way to visualize this mixed-use infill concept—integrating apartments with a local market and yoga studio right in a suburban Ottawa neighborhood—was to get help from AI.

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March 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Bloomington City Council's recent vote to relax corner-lot standards sparks debate over neighborhood impacts and property rights.

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Bloomington council approves relaxed corner‑lot standards to ease infill development
The Bloomington City Council voted 6–1 on June 15 to amend corner‑lot standards, reducing side‑street setbacks and lowering minimum lot sizes to encourage infill and accessory dwelling units. Residents raised concerns about notice and neighbor impacts; staff said variance processes remain available.
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June 17, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Grand Rapids is on the brink of revolutionizing its housing landscape with a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline infill property searches for builders and investors alike!

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Grand Rapids Develops Housing Tool to Enhance Infill Property Searches
City staff demonstrate new tool aiding property searches for infill housing development.
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July 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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How Smart Investors Are Using Non-QM Lending to Bring Downtowns Back to Life

Smart investors are leveraging non-QM (non-qualified mortgage)

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How Smart Investors Are Using Non-QM Lending to Bring Downtowns Back to Life
Real estate investors are using non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) lending as a flexible “capital toolbelt” to make downtown deals pencil again—especially when banks are tightening and many urban assets ...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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How an Experienced Flipper/Rehabber Scales Into New Construction

Experienced fix-and-flip and rehab investors possess a strategic advantage when transitioning into ground-up

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How an Experienced Flipper/Rehabber Scales into New Construction
Experienced fix-and-flip and rehab investors have a strategic advantage when transitioning into ground-up construction. The skills, systems, and underwriting discipline built through rehabbing actuall...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Decatur is paving the way for more housing options by approving a groundbreaking variance to split a large lot into two new homes!

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Rolando Lomas seeks variance to split Decatur lot for two homes
Lomas requests approval to divide a lot into two smaller lots for single-family homes.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Bryan's Planning and Zoning meeting revealed a bold push for innovative infill development that balances growth with neighborhood integrity!

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Planner advocates for creative solutions in neighborhood infill projects
Planner emphasizes the need for creativity and flexibility in local infill development.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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May 21, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Billings is gearing up for a massive transformation with projections of 30,000 new residents and over 16,000 housing units by 2045—are we ready for the growth?

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Staff presents economic growth projections and draft future land‑use map categories to council
Planning staff summarized an SB Friedman economic analysis projecting population and housing growth to 2045 and previewed the draft future land‑use categories and mapping approach; council discussed infill incentives, annexation, open‑space labeling and transitional N3/N4 categories.
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March 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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Missoula's latest forum reveals surprising insights on how infill development could reshape the affordable housing landscape and tackle rising costs.

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Housing experts discuss infill development's impact on affordable housing costs
Experts explore social science research on infill development and its effects on housing affordability.
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May 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Camarillo's City Council just took a significant step by amending zoning laws to simplify rules for junior accessory dwelling units, paving the way for more affordable housing options!

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Camarillo council introduces zoning changes to align junior ADU rules with state law
To comply with AB 1154, the council unanimously introduced an amendment to Chapter 19.56 to update junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) rules: JADUs limited to 500 sq ft, must include living and food‑preparation facilities, owner‑occupancy requirements largely removed except when sanitary facilities are shared, and rental terms must exceed 30 days.
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June 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM