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Coverage of Board of Housing and Community Development in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 13 · 09:26 UTCMost recent: May 15 · 14:59 UTC
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Virginiaplace2Schuyler VanValkenburgperson1Virginia Home Builders Associationorganization1International Association of Fire Fightersorganization1Andrew Panetlisperson1Peworganization1New York Cityplace1Seattleplace1Honoluluplace1Elizabeth Bennett-Parkerperson1Koala Kareorganization1diaper-changing stationstopic1adult changing stationstopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 15 · 14:59 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Virginia inches closer to allowing single-stairwell multi-unit buildings

    Virginia is advancing a proposal to allow single stairwells in four-story multi-unit buildings to address housing shortages. The proposal, led by Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, aims to increase housing density on smaller lots, supported by builders but opposed by firefighters over safety concerns. Studies from cities like New York and Seattle suggest such buildings can be safe with specific fire safety measures.

  • POLITICSMay 13 · 09:26 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Virginia one step closer to requiring diaper-changing stations in new buildings’ public bathrooms

    Virginia is advancing a proposal to require diaper-changing stations in public bathrooms of new buildings. The measure, supported by Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, aims to address caregiver challenges and includes adult-sized changing stations for people with disabilities. The proposal will undergo public review before a final vote.