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River pollution stalls Herefordshire housing, leaving couple living in a shed
environment29 days ago

River pollution stalls Herefordshire housing, leaving couple living in a shed

Herefordshire residents say ongoing River Lugg pollution has triggered a planning moratorium since 2019, forcing the Coyles to live in a shed on their building site while awaiting permission and hitting the local economy; thousands have joined a High Court case alleging pollution from poultry farming and sewage is affecting the Wye, Lugg and Usk, with 2,000 homes on hold in Leominster as developers fund wetlands through phosphate credits. Welsh Water and poultry firms deny wrongdoing, while investments in water quality are cited as ongoing.

via BBC|
#environment#herefordshire#housing-crisis
LA mansion tax faces statewide challenge as California eyes broader tax cuts
politics1 month ago

LA mansion tax faces statewide challenge as California eyes broader tax cuts

California’s Local Taxpayer Protection Act would sharply cap municipal transfer taxes and raise the bar for local tax increases, placing Los Angeles’s Measure ULA mansion tax—which has raised over $1 billion for housing—at the center of the debate. Supporters seek statewide reform, while critics argue the measure slows development and harms city funding; the fate of ULA depends on ballot qualification timing, potential last-minute deals in Sacramento and LA, and mixed public opinion.

via CalMatters|
#ballot-measure#california-politics#housing
Lagos Makoko demolitions spark displacement and gentrification fears
africa3 months ago

Lagos Makoko demolitions spark displacement and gentrification fears

Demolitions and torching of shanties in Makoko, Lagos’s largest informal waterfront settlement, have displaced more than 10,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes. Officials say removals are to curb safety risks from high-voltage lines, but critics accuse the move of land-grabbing to pave the way for upscale development, with protests, tear-gas clashes, and reports of deaths and lost livelihoods.

via BBC|
#africa#demolition#gentrification
NYC Mayor Mamdani Promises Bold Governance and Housing Reforms
local-politics4 months ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Promises Bold Governance and Housing Reforms

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century, promising to govern expansively as a Democratic socialist. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address the housing crisis, rescinding those from his predecessor, and emphasized a commitment to housing quality and combating antisemitism, while affirming his principles and bold approach to governance.

via Axios|
#democratic-socialist#housing-crisis#inauguration
Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Housing Stability Across Multiple States
local-government-and-social-issues5 months ago

Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Housing Stability Across Multiple States

Federal policy changes threaten to cut over $25 million in funding for homelessness programs in Multnomah County, risking the displacement of around 800 households, as the county prepares to seek alternative funding sources and potentially halt new housing projects amidst ongoing legal and political challenges.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#federal-funding#homelessness#housing-crisis
Spain penalizes Airbnb with $75 million fine for unlicensed rentals
world5 months ago

Spain penalizes Airbnb with $75 million fine for unlicensed rentals

Spain has fined Airbnb 75 million dollars for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, as part of efforts to address housing affordability issues and regulate short-term rental platforms. The government is cracking down on unlicensed listings, which are believed to contribute to rising housing costs, especially in city centers. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine and is working to comply with new registration requirements.

via AP News|
#airbnb#fines#housing-crisis