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The skyscraper on West 7th between Race and Vine streets is back open with 341 apartments.

Both the Congress for the New Urbanism and Strong Towns' conferences feature sessions on the Connected Communities proposal to reform zoning code.

A new report from the city identifies 22 vacant parcels or surface parking lots a block from transit corridors with high development potential. The city wants to explore housing development on them.

Every year, more than a thousand public schools across the country close, sometimes sitting empty for decades. But in the midst of a statewide housing shortage, some are finding a new purpose.

UC has said the university is working to fix its housing shortage on campus by renovating existing dorms and directing students to off-campus housing options in the private market. But some students say it isn't enough.

There aren't a lot of details so far about the bill to create an affordable housing tax credit for developers, but its sponsors say it's similar to one that was vetoed last year by Gov. Mike DeWine.

The $80 million upgrade includes updated rooms, common areas and more efficient utilities and appliances. The project also expanded the space to accommodate 220 additional students than the original Calhoun Hall.

Law Dean Verna Williams says the fellow will look for policy solutions to increase housing affordable to teachers, law enforcement, nurses, and other middle-class professionals.

According to a report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, nationwide, there are only 35 affordable homes available for every 100 renters who…