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Joe Vandenorth
Jul 21, 20202 min read
A guidebook for Accessory Dwelling Units in Los Angeles, California
On the heels of a new state law making it easier to construct backyard units, UCLA’s cityLAB released this how-to guide. Los Angeles can...
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Joe Vandenorth
Jul 19, 20202 min read
Helping Workforce Renters in Denver, Colorado
Denver is piloting a program to subsidize vacant market rate units for workforce families and individuals seeking quality housing.
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Joe Vandenorth
Jul 19, 20202 min read
Forcing Large Landlords to Rent Empty Apartments in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona demands that large companies sitting on empty apartments rent them within one month or face a forced sale to the government at 50
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Joe Vandenorth
Jul 19, 20204 min read
Federal Housing Plans from 2020 Democratic Nominees in the U.S.
Early in the race, several Democratic presidential candidates presented new and ambitious federal housing policies.
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Joe Vandenorth
Jul 19, 20202 min read
The Original Community Land Trust in Lee County, Georgia
This original 5,735 acre farm became the largest single track of land owned by African Americas and the original community land trust....
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Joe Vandenorth
Apr 12, 20202 min read
Renters' Commission in Seattle, Washington
Neighborhood councils are typically run by long-time homeowners. Seattle flipped the script by establishing a Renters’ Commission.
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Joe Vandenorth
Mar 22, 20202 min read
Hybrid Tax Credits in Fremont, California
An Eden Housing development in California leverages a hybrid of federal housing tax credits to deliver 90 units for low-income seniors....
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Joe Vandenorth
Mar 22, 20202 min read
Half A House in Constitución, Chile
Following a devastating earthquake, the master planner rebuilding Constitución introduced the “Half A House” concept. After an 8.8...
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Joe Vandenorth
Dec 1, 20192 min read
Housing and Development Board of Singapore
Singapore is known for having one of the most successful approaches to public housing with around 80 percent of residents living in...
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Joe Vandenorth
Nov 24, 20192 min read
Disruptive Design Competition in Chicago, Illinois
Disruptive Design was a three-part design competition that focused on challenges to designing new, affordable, and owner-occupied housing in
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Joe Vandenorth
Aug 31, 20192 min read
Residential Infill Project in Portland, Oregon
Disruptive Design was a three-part design competition that focused on challenges to designing new, affordable, and owner-occupied housing in
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Joe Vandenorth
Jul 28, 20192 min read
Housing First in Helsinki, Finland
Housing First starts with providing housing for those experiencing homelessness rather than making it an end goal. The Housing First is a...
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