Along with crime and homelessness, the challenge of affordability—both in rents and in development—was a key issue for Los Angeles when Mayor Karen Bass was running for election three-and-a-half ago. “Everybody told me when I was running that... Read more »
The Agency’s Zach Goldsmith was born in England and came to Los Angeles when he was three. His father was inspired by Hollywood lore of American cars and gun-toting cowboys played by... Read more »
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says he’s spreading the word that the key to the present and future of his city’s success is housing supply. The city has emerged as a shining example... Read more »
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who’s set to leave office in less that two weeks, is looking to block any possibility of a rent freeze that could be brought on by... Read more »
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to make Mayor Karen Bass’ affordable housing initiative, known as Executive Directive 1 (ED1), a permanent part of the L.A. Municipal Code. Issued three years... Read more »
The mayor of South Portland, Maine, recently acknowledged that property taxes in the region are particularly challenging for those living on a fixed income. When offering advice on how to manage these... Read more »
In spite of developers’ concerns about the feasibility of Executive Directive 1, a program designed to speed up affordable housing construction, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking to make the order... Read more »
Pam O’Connor, the former mayor of Santa Monica, filed a proposal with the city on March 28 seeking to exclude multifamily properties from Measure GS, or the so-called mansion tax, according to... Read more »
Mayor who recommended reverse mortgages calls comments ‘regrettable’