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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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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

BD+C

Duanne Render MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Mixed-Use Apartments Office Buildings Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation Urban Planning “The pandemic is behind us.” Further financial assistance may be available through Tax Increment Finance for projects that meet specific criteria such as a minimum of 30% affordable housing.

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A New Hope [12]

A Better Built Environment

I’ll be joining them as a Senior Account Manager, consulting with firms to help improve their operations, management, and finances. We need to start designing streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and other infrastructure to emphasize safety and pedestrian experience rather than how we can move cars as fast as possible.

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