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SB 684 housing shortage, an image of split lot multifamily

Unlocking Housing Opportunities with SB 684 and SB 1123

California’s housing shortage has been a persistent challenge, with a deficit of nearly 3.5 million homes statewide. This crisis is …

Multifamily property with potential space for detached ADUs under California's SB 1211, offering opportunities for increased housing density.

Leveraging SB 1211: Adding 8 Detached ADUs to Multifamily Lots

The passage of Senate Bill 1211 (SB 1211) allows multifamily properties to add up to eight detached accessory dwelling unites (ADUs).

San Francisco single stair building designed by OpenScope studio, rendered in the evening

Single Stair Buildings for San Francisco: The Key to Building Small Scale Infill Housing

Single stair buildings are a valuable housing type that is common in cities across the world and they are the best way to add density on small lots

sample plan of an office to residential conversion

New Incentives for Office to Residential Conversions from the White House

The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use, including through new financing, technical assistance, and sale of federal properties.

Union Street garage conversion to apartment - Living room interior design

Multifamily Garage Conversion to Apartments: Case Study

Using California state ADU laws to add value to an existing building When people think of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) backyard …

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