Addressing Affordable Housing and Parking Requirements: Recent Developments in City Planning

Gov. Wes Moore is addressing affordable housing, while a federal appeals court ruled Maryland's digital ad tax unconstitutional. Programs to connect religious leaders are being launched, and Rep. Andy Harris threatened education funds over a school board conflict. Former federal workers are filling teacher shortages, Baltimore settles with opioid manufacturers, and a Chinese chef pivots to Mexican ingredients due to tariffs. Madison, Wisconsin, and Haltom City, Texas, are considering eliminating stringent parking requirements to spur development and attract businesses, following the lead of other cities like Austin and Spokane.