housing development

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State agencies such as the California Coastal Commission and the California Air Resources Board, he argues, are a “massive roadblock” to housing development.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The remaining 75 percent, like the Joshua Grove, which remained too remote for housing development, would be put to other agricultural uses.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The retailer said other housebuilders were in a similar position, and added that housing development had "collapsed" in London.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Builders say that much of that land needs additional infrastructure to be suitable for housing development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

So, let's see, the new housing development on Maple Terrace.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier