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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

Deezen

Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We

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Saudi Arabia’s The Line Megadevelopment Gets A Lot Shorter

Dwell

Still, Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al Jadaan said in December that extending the project timeline, "will serve the economy," as new factories must be built and "sufficient human resources" found, reads Bloomberg. The Line, however long it will be at the 2030 goalpost, is currently under construction.

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

Just recently, Freddie Mac updated their ADU financing options and CalHFA extended their ADU Grant Program to help even more homeowners build backyard homes. While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Concurrent Permit Review.

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AB 1033 Will Allow Condoization of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

Currently, California properties having ADUs are not permitted to be condoized – AB 1003 proposes to change that. AB 1033 would also be advantageous to current homeowners who could use the sale of an ADU to help finance its construction. What AB 1033 Could Mean for California?

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Update: City of Santa Cruz ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

Permits For ADUs Although all ADUs require a building permit, no discretionary approvals (i.e. those requiring public hearing or development permit processing) are required, and these permits cannot be challenged nor appealed by neighboring property owners.

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Pros of Constructing a Granny Flat

The Architecture Designs

They can move in with family more easily if a granny flat is constructed on the property. To give your parents the gift of elegant aging, a granny apartment is a wonderful option if space and finances permit. More of these types of buildings are likely to be considered for construction in the future by property owners.

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Senate Bill 9: A Game Changer in California’s Housing Landscape

Santa Cruz Architect

This legislation, signed into law on September 16, 2021, aims to address the state’s housing crisis by providing homeowners with a streamlined process to subdivide their urban single-family residential lots and construct additional residential units. Estimates suggest a need for 3.5