The Latest from CommunityScale
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Apex Housing Plan Update
CommunityScale updated the Town of Apex’s Housing Plan to reflect the significant changes in the economy, shifts in the local market, and rapid growth experienced since the pandemic. The project included a housing needs…
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CommunityScale in the news: Lynn Council votes to ‘modernize’ zoning regulations
We’re thrilled that Lynn City Council voted unanimously to pass the comprehensive zoning rewrite we’ve been working on. Lynn’s City Council has adopted a sweeping rezoning overhaul, replacing the 1925 code with modern standards…
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City of Lynn Comprehensive Zoning Rewrite
CommunityScale is working on a complete rezoning of the City of Lynn. Our team has two subconsultants, Levine Planning Strategies, led by Jeff Levine, and BBHS Law, led by Jonathan Silverstein. We’ll keep this…
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Kenton County Selects CommunityScale to Deliver Income-Aligned Housing Implementation Strategies and Action Plan
Following up from our 2023 housing study, LinkNKY reports that CommunityScale has been awarded a contract to prepare Kenton County’s Income-Aligned Housing Implementation Strategies and Action Plan. Phase 1 engagement will translate the county’s…
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CommunityScale in the news: Housing is focus of Stowe forum
At a community forum in Stowe, VT, CommunityScale reported that just one-third of local homes are owner-occupied and roughly 1,300 diverse new units are needed. Residents supported zoning updates, new funding tools, and a…
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Federal and state push for transportation‑housing coordination
Congress’ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) permanently embedded housing considerations in every metropolitan planning organization’s (MPO’s) core duties.
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CommunityScale to lead a Housing Assessment Study for Johnson County, IA
We’re excited to begin work on a housing study for Johnson County, Iowa. Intended to dovetail with a related study for Iowa City and adjacent larger municipalities, our study will focus exclusively on the…
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City of Upper Arlington Housing Market Detailed Analysis
The information in this detailed housing market analysis is intended for the City to evaluate policies and programs that seek to grow the City responsibly and increase housing options for residents, whether they are…
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Economies of Scale, Housing, and Municipal Finance
Does new housing pay for itself? Local governments often weigh the anticipated revenue from new dwellings against the increased costs for police, fire, schools, and infrastructure. This post explores how economies of scale, creditworthiness,…
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Spotlight on Solutions: Celebrating Northern Kentucky’s Collaborative ‘Home for All’ Housing Strategies
We were thrilled to see the recent “Brick by Brick” segment from our local PBS affiliate, CET/ThinkTV, highlighting the fantastic collaborative work behind “Home for All: Northern Kentucky Housing Strategies.” This initiative represents a…
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Why we focus on housing supply
As home values in the US dropped by 0.17% in February 2025, we are reminded why our analysis focuses on housing supply rather than housing demand to address attainability. Incentivizing or limiting demand both…
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Honolulu launches new affordable housing plan
In 2024, CommunityScale developed a Housing Plan for the City & County of Honolulu with support from Abt Global. We are pleased to share that Honolulu has since launched its 2025–2028 Strategic Housing Plan,…
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Launching a Housing Needs Assessment for Downtown Syracuse
CommunityScale is partnering with the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, NY, to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment and Market Study. This project aims to identify and address gaps in housing supply and affordability across planning…
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CommunityScale to update zoning in Waltham, MA
CommunityScale is excited to partner with the City of Waltham on a zoning review and update. We will be working closely with City staff and community input to conduct a comprehensive review and update…
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Statewide housing shortage solutions
Massachusetts has taken a proactive stance on housing production through the recent MBTA Communities Act and legalization of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). On February 6, the state released a housing plan. Then, on February…