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Christy Silva: Legalizing ADUs offers a viable solution to Colorado’s housing crisis – Greeley Tribune

Colorado’s housing crisis looms large, casting a shadow over the dreams of working families and young people striving to secure an affordable place to call home. As the crisis deepens, it’s evident that mere rhetoric won’t suffice; concrete action is imperative to alleviate the strain on communities statewide. Christy Silva (Courtesy photo) Fortunately, a beacon […]

City of Tampa explores expanding city code to allow accessory dwelling units in more neighborhoods – FOX 13 Tampa

Community weighs in on accessory dwelling units The city of Tampa is trying to get a handle on accessory dwelling units as it tries to address the need for affordable housing. TAMPA, Fla. – With Tampa in the middle of a crippling housing crisis, homeowners and renters are exploring alternatives.  One solution? Accessory dwelling units, […]

California court ruling could crack down on tactics to slow or block construction – CalMatters

In summary The California Environmental Quality Act has often been used, or misused, to block housing construction and other projects. A new state appellate court decision could reduce that practice. California’s perpetual conflict over housing, pitting advocates of state-level pro-development policies against defenders of local government land use authority, has often involved friction between two […]