Legalizing More Housing Construction with State and Local Innovations
June 27, 2024 by At the 2024 ULI/Charles H. Shaw Forum, experts discussed innovative state and local housing policies to address severe housing shortages across the U.S. Key trends included making infill development easier, incorporating state roles in local land-use controls, and linking housing with transit. Notable initiatives included Arlington County’s zoning amendments for diverse housing types, New York’s “City of Yes” to boost housing supply, Massachusetts’ MBTA Communities Act for transit-oriented housing, and California’s SB 828 and AB 1633 to enhance housing allocation and accountability. The forum emphasized the importance of collaboration and policy innovation in expanding housing opportunities and affordability.