Housing
Housing affordability is a pressing issue in New York City, with fewer than 1% of apartments priced under $2,400 a month available for rent. In an effort to address this crisis, Mayor Eric Adams' commission proposed three ballot questions aimed at streamlining the development approval process and curbing
City councils
Nanaimo council has unanimously approved a proposal for a supportive housing project on Nicol Street, which will include an outdoor amenity space and an office. The project, operated by Snuneymuxw First Nation, will be funded by B.C. Housing and will provide programs, connect residents with the land, and benefit
Housing
The West District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, has been tasked with a broad range of responsibilities and functions, including the formulation and implementation of housing, urban construction, and public utilities plans, as well as the supervision and management of the real estate market. The bureau
City councils
The Ludza Municipality's August City Council meeting focused on crucial municipal development projects, including the construction of a multi-apartment residential building and the renovation of social housing. The municipality also approved the Ludza Municipality Youth Policy Development Strategy (LNJPAS) for 2025-2028 and made amendments to the procedure for
City councils
A contentious dispute between the City Council and the Board of Elections has erupted over proposed ballot measures aimed at addressing New York City's housing crisis. The measures, which would allow for faster affordable housing construction and create a three-member panel to approve projects rejected by the Council,
Housing
Rotherham Council faces a new challenge as it adjusts to rising housing targets, with national rules introduced in December 2024 increasing the expected annual number of new homes from 544 to 1,111. This significant change has led planning inspectors to advise the council to develop a new plan from
Housing
China's focus on expanding housing supply for low- and lower-middle-income groups is reshaping the urban investment priorities of local and regional governments (LRGs) and local-government financing vehicles (LGFVs). This focus aims to support social mobility and urbanization, with LRGs and LGFVs leading the implementation. LRGs plan and allocate
Housing
A recent planning application by Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon could bring significant changes to the town of Wadebridge in Cornwall, with the potential to deliver hundreds of much-needed homes. The proposed development, which includes provision for an on-site primary school, a new medical centre, and public open space,
Housing
As part of the Guazhou County's efforts to reshape the rural landscape of life and production, the relocation project in Liudaogou Village has achieved significant results. The residents of Liudaogou Village have benefited from a "housing upgrade," thanks to the demolition and construction process that began
Housing
The Albanese Labor Government's social and affordable housing program is achieving significant results, with over 5,000 homes completed since the government's election and more than 25,000 in construction and planning. The program's success is attributed to the $43 billion housing agenda, with
Housing
The Shunyi District of Beijing Municipality has recently taken steps to strengthen fire safety and production safety measures within the jurisdiction. On August 28, Ma Teng, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and mayor of Houshayu District, led an inspection team to check on fire safety and production safety work
Housing
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has rectified a typographical error in its earlier decision regarding the accreditation certificate for Labourers' International Union of North America, Local 183. The Board initially directed the issuance of an accreditation certificate on October 8, 2024, but the Registrar inadvertently included only the amendments
