California hopes for a duplex revolution

Aug 30, 2021
The bill likely to become law would effectively end single-family-only zoning across the state. But will it ease housing prices?
People look at a San Francisco home during an open house in April 2019.  Following a dramatic jump in housing prices over the past year, a California bill that has passed both chambers seeks to effectively end single-family-only zoning.
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Invasion of the luxury duplexes in Denver

Aug 12, 2019
More density may not create more affordability.
A modern duplex in Denver towers over its neighbors.
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