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Boston First to Adopt Obama-Era Zoning Rules

ENR Construction

Boston has become the first major city in the country to incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.

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Boston First to Embrace Obama-Era Zoning Rules

ENR Construction

Boston has become the first major city in the country that will incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects.

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2023 Ivory Prize Winners Announced

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Their visionary approaches, from harnessing industrial-scale robotics to empowering marginalized communities, streamlining processes, and bringing transparency to zoning laws, inspire us to push boundaries and create a more accessible and equitable housing future for all." zoning codes. "For

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges

Pro Builder

In previous Zillow research, the company found housing discrimination-protected LGBTQ+ home buyers can pay up to $127,000 more than the typical home market. This may explain, in part, why LGBTQ+ home buyers look toward affordable housing with 32% purchasing a townhouse, rowhouse, duplex, or triplex.

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Rethinking Housing Design in 2023 

Pro Builder

Consumer interest in accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and subsequent changes to city zoning to more readily accommodate this housing type. Homebuyers are often willing to make some trade-offs for the attainability of homeownership, which renters (many of whom rent by choice) will be very discriminating about.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is one of those programs and its unique design reflects the State of California’s desire to assist underserved communities who have faced historical housing discrimination leading to disproportionately low homeownership numbers.

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

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The ADA code, signed into law in 1990, took a huge step in combating disability discrimination by requiring new facilities to include accommodations for those with disabilities. Dark corridors with uniform flooring create navigation difficulties for students with visual impairments.