#Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?

#Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?

“Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?” After Toronto joined the list of Canadian cities allowing for the secondary structures, many are left wondering how—and if—the suites can help address housing affordability Garden suites—freestanding backyard homes that tie into the main residence’s services and utilities—were given the green light earlier this month after…

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#Staff shortage at NYC’s HPD stalls affordable apartments

#Staff shortage at NYC’s HPD stalls affordable apartments

“Staff shortage at NYC’s HPD stalls affordable apartments” A staffing shortage at the Big Apple’s biggest housing agency is slowing down plans to develop and build badly needed affordable apartments, which advocates charge is further compounding the city’s decades-long shortage. The division of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development charged with the construction of…

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#NYC pols are about to display their housing ignorance

#NYC pols are about to display their housing ignorance

“NYC pols are about to display their housing ignorance” City Council members just put off a show hearing set for Tuesday on two housing issues that the state controls in a bid to win progressive cred. Wise move: It could only expose their gross ignorance (or cynicism) instead. The issues themselves remain alive: One is…

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