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The Woes of Oakland: Homelessness

The Discourse Lounge • 1595 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Homelessness Housing policy Public Services
  1. Oakland's homelessness crisis is a result of underproduction of housing compared to job growth in the region.
  2. Crime in Oakland is influenced by factors like homicide, organized criminal groups, reckless drivers, and homelessness.
  3. Oakland struggles to address homelessness due to financial constraints, dependency on neighboring cities, and lack of resources.

Berkeley's Upzoning Would Be Among Nation's Largest

The Discourse Lounge • 204 HN points • 17 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing policy Urban Development
  1. Berkeley is considering a zoning reform that would allow for over 100,000 additional homes, making it one of the largest zoning changes in the U.S. per capita.
  2. The city's historical use of exclusionary zoning kept out non-rich and minority residents but is now facing a significant shift to allow for 'Missing Middle' housing.
  3. Proposed changes aim to remove density limits, increase affordable housing options, consider fire safety, and encourage alternative transportation methods like cycling and public transit.

I’m back, and asking: why shouldn’t Cambridge be the size of Bristol?

The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything • 904 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Urban planning Economy Housing policy
  1. The idea of expanding cities like Cambridge to the size of Bristol is being considered for economic growth.
  2. Historically, English cities have transformed in size as economic conditions change, showing potential for growth.
  3. Challenges like housing affordability and lab space need to be addressed for cities like Cambridge to thrive as tech hubs.

Has LA cracked the code for building affordable housing?

Urben Field Notes • 84 HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing Affordable Housing Housing policy
  1. Los Angeles has a successful program for building middle-income affordable housing without public subsidies.
  2. Building codes can hinder affordable housing construction by adding unnecessary costs and delays.
  3. Existing restrictive housing policies in cities like LA can limit the effectiveness of new affordable housing initiatives.
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A Public Comment in Alexandria

Cornerstone • 19 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing policy Zoning Housing Crisis City Council
  1. The importance of transit-oriented development in addressing housing needs and housing policy challenges in regions like Alexandria.
  2. Advocacy for zoning reforms and the need to view each other positively and collaboratively in solving the housing crisis.
  3. Engagement in community planning and promoting diverse housing options to create inclusive, thriving neighborhoods.

Is housing popular? Does it matter?

California Thoughts • 58 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Housing policy
  1. Pro-housing policies face challenges in local elections due to perceived negative impacts on communities
  2. Statewide pro-housing legislation has seen success in California by focusing on technical housing laws
  3. Issue salience and status quo bias play a role in the acceptance of pro-housing policies at local and state levels