Monthly Archives: August 2022

What is happening? Florida Governor signed HB 1059 (FL | 2021) that requires local jurisdictions to post online not only their permitting processes but also the status of permit application. Why is this important? The bill is said to strongly incentivizes cities and counties to approve new home permits in a timely way How will […]

What is happening? Los Angeles has new distance requirements for homeless encampments that keep encampments away from schools. Why is this important? Distance requirements exist in multiple land use areas- for alcohol sales, sexually oriented businesses, and short term rentals. How will this be important? Will other localities adopt distance requirements for homeless encampments? Los […]

What is happening? 20 million Americans live in mobile homes. That is more than all of public housing and federally subsidized rental housing combined. Why is this important? Urban Planning inning Scholars are saying that mobile homes are a viable solution for affordable housing. “California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for increasing state funding to preserve manufactured […]

What is happening? Parking fees $30+, restricted private beach access, and a lack of transit access to beaches is limiting beach access to open beaches Why is this important? The regulations are limiting beach access for low income persons and reinforcing segregation and racial inequality.  How will this be important? In 2022, lawmakers in Connecticut […]