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A recap of continuing trends and new innovative measures to encourage housing development building on innovations from 2020 and enhanced measures in 2022.
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Upzoning Opportunities and Challenges in California
A summary analysis of several new laws effective in 2020 intended to encourage housing development for single-family and multifamily properties including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and streamlined local development practices. Includes design opportunities, market analysis and an overview of related issues.
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Estimating Downtime from Data on Residential Buildings after the Northridge and Loma Prieta Earthquakes in Earthquake Spectra. Authors:
Mary C. Comerio M.EERI and Howard E. Blecher
Comprehensive planning for repair, reconstruction and re-occupancy of homes and businesses following earthquakes and other calamities is key to stabilizing and fostering communities under stress. This paper reviews building department data from the 1989 Loma Prieta and the 1994 Northridge earthquakes including damage assessments, timing and efficacy of rebuilding efforts following those events. The analysis and conclusions presented provide insights for communities and authorities planning for future events.
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