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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

Deezen

We will be first getting a grading and infrastructure permit," said Matteson, who has reportedly partnered with local construction consultants Thinkbox and engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti for the tower. And then we will get a building permit in September. The building will house hotels, residences and commercial space.

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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. Retroactive Permitting.

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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. The ADU is thus considered a separate entity from the main home, able to be sold separately.

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Update: City of Santa Cruz ADU Regulations

Santa Cruz Architect

The upshot is that the City’s Planning Department has become more proactive in support of folks wanting to build ADUs, with the result that the associated rules and fees have become considerably more reasonable over the past several years. Permits For ADUs Although all ADUs require a building permit, no discretionary approvals (i.e.

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Getting Home Renovation Underway – Things to Think About

The Architecture Designs

You will want to be mindful and strategic when planning things, including setting your budget, finding a perfect contractor, obtaining building permits, etc. By separating your needs from your wants, you will be able to set a more realistic budget and decide how to allocate finances to meet the renovation goals. Keep reading!

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Higher development charges, less federal money

Brandon Donnelly

In response to this, federal housing minister, Sean Fraser, has just pulled $138 million in funding that was intended to accelerate housing permits and new affordable housing projects in Surrey and Burnaby. Give us some money for this and, while you do that, we’re also going increase the cost of building new housing.”

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Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience.

Westeck News

It’s time for homes and buildings to emit less carbon and meet higher standards for saving energy costs. government announced a Standardized Housing Design Project this fall, with the goal of streamlining permitting processes and building more homes faster. Housing is only affordable if it is affordable to operate.

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