For over 20 years, Norman, Oklahoma, debated the role of parking in its zoning code. Like many cities, it struggled to make comprehensive changes, facing political resistance, technical hurdles, and community concerns. After years of debate that led to inaction, city officials[...]
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Building a granny flat or tiny house in Charlotte, North Carolina? The city might spot you up to $80K.
Charlotte is taking a creative swing at its housing shortage by helping homeowners build small secondary homes — and paying them to keep rents affordable. Through the new Queen City ADU Program, residents can receive up to $80,000 in forgivable, interest-free financing[...]
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When Cities Right-Size the Rules, People Step Up: Tallahassee’s ADU Story
In Tallahassee, a few frustrated residents sparked a housing reform that cities everywhere could learn from. Burdened by rules that made backyard cottages nearly impossible to build, they asked the city to rethink its code — and this time, leaders actually listened.[...]