Housing
As the state government prepares for its 2025-26 budget, Housing, Planning, and Consumer Affairs Minister Felix Ellis has emphasized the importance of addressing the housing crisis in Tasmania. Ellis, alongside Montgomery Liberal candidate Stephen Parry, has announced a $500 million investment in the housing industry and construction sector. The investment
Housing
A panel of building industry officials discussed the ways to produce more affordable housing in Wisconsin, citing the nation's housing deficit and the state's need for 227,000 new housing units by 2030 to meet demand, according to Forward Analytics. With only 33 affordable properties for
Cabinet officials
On May 12, 2025, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, aiming to bolster the province's economy and reduce housing costs. Minister Rob Flack stated that the Act will speed up construction, simplify development applications, and
Housing
As Detroit navigates its complex housing challenges, new home construction is increasingly desirable, yet rare, due to affordability concerns and the need for amenities outside of downtown. A recent analysis from the city's housing department highlights the stark contrast in construction costs between multifamily and single-family units, with
Legislative bills
Ontario's housing minister, Rob Flack, introduced legislation aimed at accelerating the construction of new homes, acknowledging that the province is not on track to meet its goal of building 1.5 million homes over 10 years. Flack highlighted the challenges facing the province, stating that the target has
Residential construction
The Canadian government has introduced a landmark legislation, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, aimed at addressing the pressing issue of housing shortage in the province of Ontario. The bill, passed in response to growing pressures such as U.S. tariffs and economic disruption, seeks to
Residential construction
Ontario's housing minister, Paul Calandra, has introduced a new set of planning rules designed to give municipalities more tools and flexibility to address the province's unprecedented growth. The Provincial Planning Statement is intended to provide one consistent set of planning direction across the province, recognizing that
Rental housing
In a bid to address the city's housing shortage, especially for seniors and families, construction has begun on Sunrise Village, a new affordable rental development in Vancouver. Spanning two mid-rise apartment buildings, the project aims to provide 82 net-new affordable rental units, making it a significant addition to
City councils
A fierce dispute has erupted between Durham City Council and Sunderland Council over plans to build 3,430 new homes by 2021. The row has sparked concerns that it will put Sunderland's economy at risk and exacerbate out-migration of residents. Sunderland's planning chiefs claim that Durham&
City councils
Rochester's City Council has passed a plan to fund sewer system upgrades by increasing the hookup charge for new homes and raising monthly sewer bills for households. The plan, approved on a 6-1 vote, will raise the new-home hookup charge to $2,500 by 2009, while increasing the
City councils
The Jacksonville Beach City Council expressed support for a "fair share" measure, which would require developers to improve road capacity if their projects generate excessive traffic. However, several council members requested more information before voting on the measure on December 18. The city's planning department is
