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At Issue MD - New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs
At Issue MD - New Research Shows Regulations Account for 40.6% of Apartment Development Costs

Regulation imposed by all levels of government accounts for an average of 40.6% of multifamily development costs. This staggering figure comes from new research released last week by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). In a... Continue Reading

Date posted06/22/2022


At Issue MD - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing
At Issue MD - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing

The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in Maryland have seen the adoption of numerous state and local laws and regulations aimed at reducing our community’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use of... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2022


At Issue D.C. - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing
At Issue D.C. - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing

The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in the District have seen the adoption of numerous laws and regulations aimed at reducing the city’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use of energy, many of... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2022


At Issue VA - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing
At Issue VA - The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing

The Inherent Efficiency of Multifamily Housing The past few years in Virginia have seen the adoption of numerous state and local laws and regulations aimed at reducing the Commonwealth’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency. In pursuing cleaner, greener and more efficient use... Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2022


At Issue MD - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions & Homelessness
At Issue MD - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions & Homelessness

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions and Homelessness New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness. The... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2022


At Issue D.C. - The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy
At Issue D.C. - The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy

The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy The impact that the commercial office sector has on the District’s economy cannot be ignored. In addition to providing a productive work environment for tens of thousands of local businesses and workers, commercial... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2022


At Issue VA - The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy
At Issue VA - The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy

The Commercial Office Sector is a Significant Driver of Our Local Economy The impact that the commercial office sector has on the Virginia economy cannot be ignored. In addition to providing a productive work environment for hundreds of thousands of local businesses and workers, commercial and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2022


At Issue MD - Situation Growing Dire for Maryland Housing Providers
At Issue MD - Situation Growing Dire for Maryland Housing Providers

Situation Growing Dire for Maryland Housing Providers The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on rental housing providers operating in Suburban Maryland. Many communities face enormous outstanding delinquencies that only continue to grow with each passing month. With a significant... Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2022


At Issue D.C. - Evaluating Effectiveness of Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions & Homelessness
At Issue D.C. - Evaluating Effectiveness of Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions & Homelessness

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Policy Approaches to Reducing Evictions and Homelessness New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness. The... Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2022


At Issue VA - New Research Shows Rental Assistance Most Effective Means of Reducing Homelessness
At Issue VA - New Research Shows Rental Assistance Most Effective Means of Reducing Homelessness

New Research Shows Rental Assistance Most Effective Means of Reducing Homelessness, Avoiding Evictions New research out of Stanford University’s Department of Economics provides a very helpful examination of the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing evictions and homelessness.... Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2022


At Issue VA - When will Virginia return to the office?
At Issue VA - When will Virginia return to the office?

When will Virginia return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential... Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2022


At Issue D.C. - When will D.C. return to the office?
At Issue D.C. - When will D.C. return to the office?

When will D.C. return to the office? The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have permeated every aspect of our lives. We have been forced to adapt and pivot on many levels, but nowhere has that experience been more dramatic than the workplace. From shutdowns to the designation of essential workers... Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2022