by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
The PastNew York City was the first to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance in 1916. It was primarily directed at limiting the width and bulk of skyscrapers and establishing several zoning districts to allow for, or prohibit, certain uses. Other municipalities were...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
A group of Tuscaloosa apartment owners filed a lawsuit against the City of Tuscaloosa, alleging that a new tax unfairly targets student housing projects of a certain size.On September 21, 2021, the Tuscaloosa City Council adopted Ordinance No. 9112, which increased...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
There is an effort gaining momentum in state legislatures to create zoning laws that allow for creative solutions to the nation’s affordable housing crisis. Lawmakers in several states have approved legislation that allows for the “missing middle,” a term used to...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
The dwindling supply of available lots should be a matter of concern for every homebuilder, especially when considering two critical factors: 1) the process of developing a lot typically takes an average of 24 months; 2) lenders are increasingly cautious about...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Our previous article discussed zoning barriers to attainable housing. In this article, we’ll discuss how infrastructure improvement costs, stimulus money, and onerous regulations are also affecting the attainable housing market.The initial land purchase can be a...
