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30 Jun

AI to speed building permits in L.A. after wildfires

California launched a new AI-powered tool design to accelerate the process of approving building permits. Recent fires destroyed more t...

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29 Jun

National Affordable Housing Report – May 2025

Through 2027, maturity looms on more than $10 billion in loans backed by fully affordable properties, a new Yardi Matrix study shows.

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28 Jun

Letters to the Editor: Building more affordable housing is key to getting the homeless off downtown streets

To the editor: Columnist LZ Granderson rightfully says that removing encampments and getting people shelter are necessary to bolstering...

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22 Jan

The U.S. Construction Market in 2025: Top Opportunities and Emerging Trends Shaping the Industry

by Megan MaysJanuary 20, 2025 Introduction to the U.S. Construction Market in 2025

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22 Jan

As L.A. Fires Destroy Homes, California’s Housing Crisis Is About to Get Worse

Housing Construction Permits Were Already Trending Downward. Now Wildfires Have Taken Away at Least 10,000 Occupi...

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22 Jan

In the rush to rebuild, one topic is taboo: What should be built differently — or not at all?

By Doug SmithSenior Writer  Jan. 22, 2025 3 AM PT

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07 Jan

Affordable housing planned at 1178 N. Edgemont St. in East Hollywood

Single-family home would give way to 34 apartments January 06, 2025, 11:30AM A single-family home no...

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18 Dec

We’ve been shortlisted for the Housing Innovation Awards 2025!

The Digital Notice Controller (DNC) has been shortlisted in the “Most Innovative Product” category. The DNC is an...

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18 Dec

2025 Innovative Housing Challenge Winners

At the close of its annual Technical Seminar, the FFB Habitat Cluster unveils the 2025 winners of its 22nd Innova...

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28 Nov

Affordable housing community opens in East L.A. along Metro E Line

City leaders celebrated the grand opening of a 64-unit affordable housing complex in Boyle Heights Frid...

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