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fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

Mexico's Generation Z is growing up with precariousness, uncertainty and political distrust. And social media is their primary source of information

Generation Z protests in Mexico City express a demand for freedom understood as reliable employment, education, mental health care, transit, housing, and safety.
Python
fromPycon
2 days ago

PyCon US 2026 - Registration, Hotels, Travel Grants & More!

PyCon US 2026 will be held May 13–19, 2026 in Long Beach with early-bird registration and discounted corporate, individual, and student ticket prices.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Dave Ramsey: "I Don't Want to Live There Unless Her Name Is Off This Lease"

Moving into a home legally tied to a partner's ex creates emotional, financial, and boundary risks that can undermine a marriage.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Harriette Cole: I dread going out of my apartment but I don't want to live anywhere else

Prioritize moving to safer, more accessible housing while preserving personal identity and community connections as mobility declines.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Minister distances department from 'housework' video for adults who move back home with family

It was "misconceived" for a Department of Housing official to repost a controversial video offering advice to young people moving back into the family home, the Housing Minister has conceded.
Miscellaneous
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Getting a permit to build in Oakland has been hellish. Will sweeping new reforms work?

Oakland's permitting system is slow, inconsistent, and frustrates applicants and contractors, driving unpermitted work and hindering housing and development.
Miscellaneous
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

The 5 Reasons 67% Of Americans Leave Portugal Within 18 Months

Many expatriates planning early retirement in Portugal underestimate costs, paperwork, housing, social integration, and work fit, causing departures within eighteen months.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

From bricklayer to mayor: Steve Rotheram is quietly building a Liverpool success story

A government-backed redevelopment will transform 174 hectares of Liverpool docklands into 17,000 homes and commercial space over 15 years, driven by Mayor Steve Rotheram.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: City Afraid of 'Big PR Problem' Over Unspent Funds, Attorney Caught Filing Fake Case Law in AI Briefs, Trump/Hegseth Doing More War Crimes (Spotify CEO Votes With His Dollar)

Former housing director Helmi Hisserich alleges she was blamed for unspent funds, told not to disclose them, and was pushed out after promoting social housing strategies.
Travel
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
1 week ago

Why Portugal Still Beats Spain for Digital Nomads on $2,000 a Month

Portugal offers better housing affordability, lower everyday costs, and greater lifestyle value for digital nomads on a $2,000 monthly budget than Spain.
#california-forever
fromKqed
1 month ago
Real estate

California Forever Clears First Hurdle in Suisun City Annexation | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Real estate

California Forever Clears First Hurdle in Suisun City Annexation | KQED

#ceqa
#zoning
fromKqed
1 week ago

San Francisco's North and Westside Residents Sound Off on Housing Plan | KQED

I swear I can remember standing right there on 8th and Clement thinking, 'This is where I'm going to live when I grow up,'
SF politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

More than 1 million people in Ontario needed a food bank in the past year: Hunger Report | CBC News

Ontario food bank use reached over one million people and 8.7 million visits, rising for nine years and harming housing, health care, and community trust.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Earl's Court regeneration reaches 'major milestone'

A 10bn Earl's Court redevelopment will deliver 4,000 homes, workspace, cultural venues and public space across a 40-acre brownfield site in west London.
#renters
#local-government
Real estate
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

DOJ settles with RealPage over its software's alleged rent price fixing

DOJ settlement restricts RealPage from using recent competing landlords' data and prohibits its software from setting rents or offering hyperlocalized pricing.
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
California

Santa Clara County closes homeless housing and treatment gap - San Jose Spotlight

County and San Jose will integrate behavioral health services into city shelters and merge referral systems to place homeless residents into permanent supportive housing.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Man forced to sleep in his car for a year after east London council fails to find him housing

A man slept in his car over a year after Redbridge Council failed to secure housing and was awarded 1,900 in compensation by an ombudsman.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Tenants left with no loo for 58 days win rent back

Residents of a shared property in south-east London had to urinate in a bath or use the lavatories at a nearby furniture superstore for 58 days because their landlord did not fix a broken toilet, a tribunal has heard. The five tenants also had to put up with a faulty ventilation system that was so noisy it kept them awake at night and caused mould.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

DLR extension to Thamesmead set to be approved in the Budget statement

Subject to funding for the extension being agreed, TfL expects to issue the formal construction tender in June 2026, with construction to start in 2028. If construction starts in 2028, then the expected opening date would be 2033. Once the extension opens, TfL currently expects to be able to run trains: Every 8-10 minutes to/from Thamesmead (and Beckton Riverside) Every 8-10 minutes to/from Beckton Together, these services would provide a train every 4-5 minutes between Canning Town and Gallions Reach.
UK politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We'd planned to move on from our starter home. Now I want to stay, and it's threatening my marriage.

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader no longer wants to sell her starter home, as she and her husband had once agreed upon. Our columnist reminds her that it's not about who gets their way - it's about sharing a life they love. Dear For Love & Money,
Relationships
#home-prices
#affordability
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

It's not about inflation or the economy - the election instead delivered a 'wake-up call' on affordability politics, top pollster says | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

It's not about inflation or the economy - the election instead delivered a 'wake-up call' on affordability politics, top pollster says | Fortune

#urban-development
Real estate
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
4 weeks ago

Are you trying to pull a fast one?': Rumors of tech-backed autonomy' stir backlash to Sonoma County megaproject

Esmeralda Land Co. proposes redeveloping the 266-acre Alexander Valley Resort into a mixed-use neighborhood with homes, hotels, retail, public parkland, and trails.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Owner of San Jose hotel eyes conversion of lodging hub to apartments

The Sonesta ES Suites hotel at 1602 Crane Ct. in North San Jose could be converted to apartments or condominiums under a very preliminary proposal on file with the city's Planning Department. The 114-room hotel consists of a cluster of seven buildings, according to the project proposal. The applicant is interested in investigating the possibility of remodeling the hotel suites into multi-family rental apartments or for-sale condominiums, the project plans state.
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Are you building communities or just houses?': human cost of Birmingham council's plans for Druids Heath estate

Council approved demolition of 1,800 Druids Heath homes to build 3,500, with only 400 initially affordable and a potential net loss of 800 affordable units.
Real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Council OKs new housing for University Ave. - Palo Alto Daily Post

A six-story, 70-unit mixed-use building at 660 University Ave. in Palo Alto was approved 4-1, including 20% affordable units and office space.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Objectors will be on the hook to pay six-figure legal costs under judicial reviews clampdown

Successful judicial-review objectors will face capped legal cost awards and may be required to pay six-figure bills as the Government moves to speed up infrastructure and housing delivery.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Blizzard confirms it's adding a virtual currency for World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is adding Hearthsteel, a purchasable housing currency usable with Battle.net funds or in-game gold, raising player concerns about added microtransactions.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Huge opposition to 2,000 homes planned on London green belt

Berkeley proposes about 2,000 homes on Bromley green belt land, sparking over 5,000 petition signatures opposing green space loss, wildlife harm, and infrastructure strain.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: My daughter's ex lives in my basement, and I have a decision to make

Require repayment of the $300 and ask him to move out; separate the loan from housing and set clear boundaries to avoid overextension.
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Fairfax Recall of Mayor, Vice-Mayor Appears Poised to Fail, Early Returns Show | KQED

Early ballot returns indicate the recall attempt targeting Fairfax Mayor Lisel Blash and Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman appears likely to fail.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

WoW Looks To Be Getting A New Premium Currency For Housing

Hearthsteel is a new premium housing currency for World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, likely earned in-game and included with cosmetic shop bundles for housing items.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston City Council at-large race: Erin Murphy

Citywide instability—driven by housing insecurity, unaffordable homes, unreliable services, and weakened community trust—requires affordable housing, reliable services, strong schools, and accountable governance.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston City Council at-large race: Julia Mejia

Housing affordability and displacement require stronger developer accountability, tenant protections (including rent control), homeownership pathways, and greater government transparency and resident access to decision-making.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose mayor building statewide coalition to advocate for Back to Basics agenda

Mayor Matt Mahan is forming a coalition of California mayors to press Sacramento for state policy and budget commitments to tackle homelessness, housing and safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Coffee is polluting but sewage is OK? | Brief letters

Some days, I wonder what sort of country we live in. A London woman is threatened with a 150 fine for pouring some coffee dregs down a drain, with the suggestion that this amounted to polluting the waterways (Report, 22 October), yet water companies regularly dump countless millions of gallons of raw sewage with impunity.
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

"Absolutely no way" to hit 1.5m homes target

every new condition, tax or delay pushes another project off the table,
UK politics
California
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose Sees Brighter Days Ahead with Community-Focused Progress

San Jose improved resident sentiment by reducing unsheltered homelessness, boosting public safety, using technology and community cleanups, and prioritizing safety, housing, cleanliness, and economic growth.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'We won't get to spend Christmas in our new home' - buyers 'left in limbo' over delays completing sales of houses in north Dublin

Thirty-eight homes in Knocksedan, Swords remain empty 10 months after contracts were due, leaving buyers who paid deposits uncertain when they can move in.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Planning inquiry underway over controversial Brick Lane developments

The inquiry will determine applications to redevelop three sites on and around Brick Lane, after property owner Truman Estates and Zeloof LLP appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate to decide whether they should go ahead. The Save Brick Lane Campaign, which opposes the plans, say they fail to reflect local wants and needs and don't provide enough housing. The largest of the three proposals would demolish several buildings at the Truman's Brewery site between Brick Lane and Spital Street.
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

In hopes of building homes faster, feds announce $283M for Toronto sewer upgrades in Black Creek | CBC News

The federal government announced $283 million for sewer system upgrades in Black Creek on Tuesday, in hopes of helping speed up building 63,000 new homes in the Downsview area. The sewer dates back to the 1960s, according to a federal news release, and population growth has stretched the system beyond its limits, leading to flooding and blocking approval of new housing developments.
Toronto
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Parents Gave My Sister Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to Be "Fair." Their Logic Makes No Sense.

Parental attempts to treat adult children "fairly" financially can produce unequal outcomes and resentment when children's needs and circumstances differ.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands of homes at risk of mould after botched eco insulation, watchdog finds

Government-backed insulation installations left almost all fitted homes with major defects, causing damp, mould and health hazards and requiring significant corrective repairs.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Families moved out of Mile End tower block due to sewage water in lift shafts

Lift shafts at Angela Court flooded with sewage due to pump and design failures, forcing six households to be rehoused while costly, complex repairs and liability are explored.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Residents moved after sewage leaks into lift shaft

Lift shafts at Angela Court fill with sewage due to pump and sewage-system design flaws, causing repeated lift outages and temporary rehousing.
#transit-oriented-development
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
California

SB 79 Passes Assembly, Still Needs Senate "Concurrence" Before the Governor's Desk - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
California

SB 79 Passes Assembly, Still Needs Senate "Concurrence" Before the Governor's Desk - Streetsblog California

fromKqed
2 months ago

SF Unions Call for Boycott of Airbnb as It Tries to Claw Back $120 Million in Taxes | KQED

"When a city that has given them so much now is facing a budget deficit of $800 million in the next two fiscal years, what did Airbnb do? They filed lawsuits against us so they don't have to pay their fair share," said San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, speaking in front of the company's headquarters at a Wednesday press conference announcing the boycott campaign.
SF politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases

Catherine Connolly called a Fine Gael councillor's allegation about her past barrister work and bank representation a 'cowardly personal attack' amid repossession and housing accusations.
Real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

East London council flat residents rehoused after lift shaft fills with sewage

Sewage pumps failing within lift shafts at Angela Court caused lifts to fill with wastewater, forcing rehousing and requiring costly, potentially technically unfeasible repairs.
#asylum-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tory chair accepted 2k hospitality from developer of HMOs for asylum seekers

Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake accepted thousands of pounds of hospitality from Living Redefined, a company converting family homes into HMOs for asylum seekers.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Don't f**k it up': Mayor Adams issues warning to successor, signals little confidence in frontrunner Mamdani | amNewYork

I'm leaving this city in good shape, Adams said. More jobs than in the city's history. Our children are outpacing the state in reading and math. We've built more housing. We've zoned the city to build 426,000 units of housing. We've made the city safer both above ground and below ground. You don't see encampments along our highways and streets like you see in other cities.
New York City
New York City
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC homeowners can now legally convert attics, basements into apartments, build backyard tiny houses

New York City is accepting applications to build regulated, code-compliant ancillary dwelling units citywide to add housing, with an ADU homeowner assistance program and opposition.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Getting the IBX on Track for Development | amNewYork

The 14-mile Interboro Express can deliver rapid transit, connect underserved Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, and spur housing and economic development.
#new-towns
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Living the American Dream Will Now Cost $5 Million

Achieving traditional American milestones now costs roughly $5 million over a lifetime due to rising housing, healthcare, and education expenses outpacing wages.
SF real estate
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Eight-stories and 70 units of housing coming to Capp and 17th

An eight-story, 70-unit building at 222 Capp St. will include 11 affordable units, ground-floor retail, and uses SB 423 and a state density bonus.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

In Memphis, Lead Poisoning Often Goes Unnoticed and Untreated

Violet Newborn had just moved into a new house, a rental on the edge of midtown and Frasier, when her son Logan's developmental milestones started "moving backwards." Logan was six months old and suddenly lethargic, always constipated, and refusing to eat or drink. He became joyless and fatigued. He'd sit silently at daycare, or hang his head when Newborn pushed him on the swings.
US news
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose lawmaker pushes housing bills in Congress - San Jose Spotlight

The former San Jose mayor turned Congressional District 16 representative has introduced nine bills since taking office in the 119th Congress this year. They range from proposals to protect Medicaid from sweeping federal spending cuts, barring national lawmakers from promoting cryptocurrency that benefits them and restricting President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments. He's also co-sponsored 33 other bills from his colleagues.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Just 10pc think it is a good idea to cut Vat rate for hospitality in Budget as healthcare and housing top priorities

Consumers prioritise healthcare, housing, and cost-of-living support, while many doubt the Budget will improve their living standards.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Hellhole' flat block to be emptied for repairs

Residents of The Fold in Croydon must vacate for roughly two years due to serious defects: damp, mould, leaks, sewage and fire-safety failures requiring strip-out.
Travel
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

It's Hard to Live in the "Happiest State in America" - Here's Why

Hawaii offers exceptional health, life satisfaction, low unemployment, and natural beauty but faces an extremely high cost of living and expensive housing.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Valley Fever Cases Skyrocket in Salinas Valley | KQED

Adam Schiff and Kash Patel clashed during a Senate hearing with sharp personal attacks; CEQA carve-out controversy and Valley Fever spikes also occurred.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose Chick-fil-A moves forward after planning mistake - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council removed a demolition restriction, allowing a Chick-fil-A development to proceed despite opposition over lack of mixed-use housing.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How Many Americans Live in Walkable Neighborhoods? - Streetsblog USA

A new interactive walkability index measures which Americans live in walkable places and reveals most residents live in below‑average walkable areas with stark geographic disparities.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Supervisor's Proposal Seeks to Address 'Housing Death Spiral' in San Francisco | KQED

Allowing builders to use the building code in effect at their original application aims to prevent repeated reapplications and speed stalled housing development.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The Fed is expected to cut rates: here's how it might impact jobs

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates about 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25% amid slowing labor demand and persistent inflation above target.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Michael Houghton: 'When you have a mortgage on a buy-to-let property, as we do, positive cash flow is rare'

High tax rates and housing costs consume most generated income, leaving very little take-home money.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

House prices will rise further if garden cabin rules are relaxed, Government is warned

Housing charity Threshold warns of potential unintended consequences of modular units
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Lurie's Family Zoning' Plan Narrowly Passes Planning Commission, Right Along Party Lines

The meeting was preceded with a raucous rally and counter-rally on the City Hall steps, and then the Planning Commission meeting started at 12 noon, and it did not get around to this vote until after 10 pm, because there were more than five hours of public comment. Today, San Franciscans came out to support the Family Zoning Plan and a simple ideathat families and workers should be able to live in San Francisco.
San Francisco
London
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 10th September 2025

Multiple London transport, local governance, and community controversies highlight tensions over pedestrianisation, strikes, housing, and maintenance affecting residents and commuters.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

I Let My Sister and Her Boyfriend Move In. An Amazon Delivery Revealed What They Were Keeping From Me.

Require removed belongings and payment by a firm written deadline to reclaim living space for the new baby while maintaining respectful family boundaries.
Data science
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

See how your cost of living has changed with the ABC Price Tracker

Interactive Price Tracker shows decade-long, region-specific prices for essentials across the 100 largest U.S. metro areas and updates automatically with the latest data.
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 8th September 2025

Where to drink in London after midnight - and why 'late-night drinking has become a luxury' The Drinks Business The Transport for London website and app crashed on Monday morning as Londoners faced a nightmare trying to get to work. Standard Former lollipop man of 23 years wants to keep his old uniform, but council won't let him South London Matters
London
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