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The adoption of pre-approved housing plans has emerged as a useful tool for increasing the efficiency of the housing permitting and approval process. A new report from NAHB explores the use of pre-approved housing plans with examples and use cases. https://lnkd.in/eYEK7Yf4

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General Election 2024: Housing policies at a glance! 🏠 🏡 All major parties are committed to banning no-fault evictions for renters. 🔑 Leasehold system reform is on the agenda for everyone. 🚧 At least 1.5 million new homes are promised over the next parliament. #GeneralElection2024 #UKHousing

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PHADA comments on Build America, Buy America (BABA) Request for Information urges U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to take additional time to plan for BABA, including more detailed guidance, additional resources and training, and a streamlined waiver process to ensure a smooth transition for HUD and housing partners. While a worthy goal, BABA implementation risks delayed or jeopardized affordable housing projects due to ongoing concerns related to increased costs, as well as continued unanswered questions. A copy of PHADA submitted comments to HUD can be read here: https://bit.ly/49K4XDY

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Join fellow Policymakers, Municipalities, Not for Profits, Potential Owners, the Off-Site Modular Industry together with Mayor Chow and other dignitaries starting Friday! FREE to https://lnkd.in/gR5Ut4Q3 Join incredible affordable housing thought leaders, to find solutions to this unprecedented crisis! >> Inclusive student housing >> Balancing landlord and tenant rights >> Sustainable living, renewable energy solutions >> Making housing affordable >> Addressing skilled labor shortage >> Off-Site Modular Construction, concept through completion >> Assess ADU, Garden Suite and Compact Home feasibility >> Modular streamlining, speeding Municipal approvals

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The City Planning Commission has approved the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning text amendment, which aims to enable the development of 58,000 to 109,000 homes over the next 15 years. Key changes include simplifying office-to-residential conversions, permitting mixed-use buildings in low-density districts, removing parking requirements for new residential construction, and allowing accessory dwelling units in one- to two-family homes. The amendment now moves to the City Council for approval, where further revisions may occur. For more details, navigate to the link: https://bit.ly/4dw6OOK. #RealEstate #ZoningAmendment #CityPlanning #Developers #RealEstateDevelopment #LegislativeUpdate #NYC #Zoning #MixedUseDevelopment

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With President and control of the U.S. Senate decided, NAHB has prepared a comprehensive election impact document focused on expected changes in Senate committees and some impressive victories at the state and local level, especially on anti-housing ballot measures: https://lnkd.in/e8eAPHU4

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Unique in its breadth and flexibility, the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a powerful tool to help communities provide decent affordable housing, create a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities. The Cloudburst Group began its CDBG work in 2008 by running HUD’s “College of Experts” program, which allowed national experts in CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and McKinney-Vento Homeless Programs to provide technical assistance to address complex programmatic or management problems in communities across the U.S. Under the same contract, Cloudburst’s experts helped some of the cities hit hardest by the 2008 recession to develop market-based strategic plans to catalyze public and private investment and to design housing and economic development programs to carry out housing and economic recovery strategies.  Over the last 15 years, Cloudburst experts have continued to work alongside state and local governments to prioritize their CDBG and other HUD funding to create sustainable, long-term impacts for low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Cloudburst’s work has helped CDBG grantees strengthen local economies, improve public infrastructure, promote affordable housing, and make their communities more resilient to health emergencies and natural disasters. Cloudburst has helped dozens of communities build strategies to use CDBG funds to recover from the effects of coronavirus and helped their public facilities and businesses build sustainable infrastructure to address future challenges.  Cloudburst has also supported CDBG grantees with grants management and financial capacity building to administer their programs effectively. Cloudburst teams often help grantees understand CDBG and emerging cross-cutting federal requirements, develop policies and procedures, accelerate programs and disbursements to meet timeliness standards, and apply best practices when using HUD systems such as the eCon Planning Suite, Integrated Disbursement and Information System, and HUD Environmental Review Online System. Though not always glamorous, these areas are a critical backbone for CDBG grantees to build viable communities and serve their most vulnerable residents in a complex regulatory environment. The Cloudburst Group is honored to be a part of CDBG’s vital history and joins HUD in commemorating its 50th year. We look forward to continuing this critical work! 

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Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

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Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

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Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

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Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

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Congress has not adequately funded the Public Housing Capital Fund for many years, leading to an approximate $70 billion backlog in capital needs for public housing nationwide. This includes critical maintenance and repairs for site systems, building architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and in-unit updates. 🛠️ 🔍 Factors increasing capital needs per unit include: 🔹 Large PHAs: Agencies with more than 6,600 units face higher capital needs. 🔹 Family Developments: These types of properties typically require more resources. 🔹 Properties in the West: Western locations tend to have greater needs. 🔹 Row/Townhouse Properties: These property types often incur higher costs. 🏠 Key Cost Drivers: The primary cost drivers for capital needs are systems within units, including windows, kitchens, and bathrooms. 🪟🍽️🚿 👉 To learn more about public housing and its capital needs, check out PAHRC's 2022 report, "Beyond Public Housing: How Public Housing Authorities Are Transforming the Way They Preserve and Expand Their Housing Stock": https://lnkd.in/e-HChmzG #Research #Data #PublicHousing #CapitalNeeds #PAHRC #HAIGroup #AffordableHousing 📊🏘️

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👉 The National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD) is continually updated to provide the most current picture of housing needs in your community. 🌟 📅 As the only de-duplicated source of address-level data for nearly 80,000 federally assisted rental properties in the U.S., the NHPD enables housing stakeholders to understand the inventory of affordable homes in a given area and target properties or areas for investment. 🏠 ✔ Recent updates include data on properties assisted by Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). Non-profit organizations, government agencies, individuals seeking housing, and university students enjoy complimentary access to the NHPD. A range of subscription options is also available. 📊 👉 Take advantage of the most recent refresh by registering as a user for the NHPD today: https://lnkd.in/eRsKQTjC #PAHRC #NLIHC NHPD #AffordableHousing #Data #Research #HousingNeeds #CommunityDevelopment

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👉 The National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD) is continually updated to provide the most current picture of housing needs in your community. 🌟 📅 As the only de-duplicated source of address-level data for nearly 80,000 federally assisted rental properties in the U.S., the NHPD enables housing stakeholders to understand the inventory of affordable homes in a given area and target properties or areas for investment. 🏠 ✔ Recent updates include data on properties assisted by Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). Non-profit organizations, government agencies, individuals seeking housing, and university students enjoy complimentary access to the NHPD. A range of subscription options is also available. 📊 👉 Take advantage of the most recent refresh by registering as a user for the NHPD today: https://lnkd.in/eRsKQTjC #PAHRC #NLIHC NHPD #AffordableHousing #Data #Research #HousingNeeds #CommunityDevelopment

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👉 The National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD) is continually updated to provide the most current picture of housing needs in your community. 🌟 📅 As the only de-duplicated source of address-level data for nearly 80,000 federally assisted rental properties in the U.S., the NHPD enables housing stakeholders to understand the inventory of affordable homes in a given area and target properties or areas for investment. 🏠 ✔ Recent updates include data on properties assisted by Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). Non-profit organizations, government agencies, individuals seeking housing, and university students enjoy complimentary access to the NHPD. A range of subscription options is also available. 📊 👉 Take advantage of the most recent refresh by registering as a user for the NHPD today: https://lnkd.in/eRsKQTjC #PAHRC #NLIHC NHPD #AffordableHousing #Data #Research #HousingNeeds #CommunityDevelopment

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👉 The National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD) is continually updated to provide the most current picture of housing needs in your community. 🌟 📅 As the only de-duplicated source of address-level data for nearly 80,000 federally assisted rental properties in the U.S., the NHPD enables housing stakeholders to understand the inventory of affordable homes in a given area and target properties or areas for investment. 🏠 ✔ Recent updates include data on properties assisted by Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). Non-profit organizations, government agencies, individuals seeking housing, and university students enjoy complimentary access to the NHPD. A range of subscription options is also available. 📊 👉 Take advantage of the most recent refresh by registering as a user for the NHPD today: https://lnkd.in/eXkndfT8 #PAHRC #NLIHC NHPD #AffordableHousing #Data #Research #HousingNeeds #CommunityDevelopment

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