Stairway to housing? This California city legalized single-staircase apartments

Culver City just made a small but potentially transformative change to how homes can be built. By allowing six-story residential buildings with a single staircase instead of two, the city could cut construction costs by more than 10% — a meaningful difference in today’s housing market. Supporters say the reform will make it easier to build “missing middle” homes like duplexes and small apartments, especially on tight urban lots. It’s a policy shift spreading nationwide as cities look for practical ways to add affordable housing. Ryan Kushner with SmartCitiesDive has the full story.

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