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Permits Filed for 536 Wilson Avenue in Gardenland, Sacramento – San Francisco YIMBY

Development permits have been filed seeking the approval of a new residential project proposed for development at 536 Wilson Avenue in Sacramento. The project proposal includes the construction of a two-story building offering eight residential units. The project site is a parcel spanning an area of 0.47 acres. The scope of work includes the construction […]

Zoning reform made way for an explosion of smaller homes in California. Will it work elsewhere? – Route Fifty

Whatever name they go by—granny flats, in-law suites, backyard bungalows, casitas—accessory dwelling units in California have exploded over the last several years. The number of these small homes permitted each year increased by more than 15,000% between 2016 and 2022. Last year, 1 in 5 of all new homes in the Golden State were ADUs. […]

Mo Ibrahim Fellow Urges Smarter Financing for Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals – News Ghana

Richard Adu Gyamfi Dr. Richard Adu-Gyamfi, the 2021/22 Mo Ibrahim Fellow at the International Trade Centre in Geneva, stresses the urgent need for Africa to prioritize efficient financial management over simply seeking more funding. This is crucial for the continent to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In an interview with News Ghana, […]

Community Meetings on Accessory Dwelling Units Code Amendment – City of Tucson

Published on July 09, 2024 The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) invites the community to join virtual meetings to learn about upcoming changes to regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Tucson and provide input. The Arizona State Legislature recently passed HB 2720, which provides greater flexibility in the development of ADUs. This bill requires […]