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Urban planners and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to innovative solutions that challenge traditional land use policy and zoning norms. This has led to strategies such as the HOME Initiative in Austin, Texas.

May 14, 2024

How Austin HBA Engaged in Transformative City Code Reform

Urban planners and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to innovative solutions that challenge traditional land use policy and zoning norms. This has led to strategies such as the HOME Initiative in Austin, Texas.

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NAHB Announces 10-Point Plan to Improve Housing Affordability

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Senior Officers Lobby Lawmakers Ahead of LegCon

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