Lakewood housing briefing: city has zoning capacity, but growth pace may not meet state targets Staff said Lakewood has the zoning capacity to support more than the city’s assigned target—10,242 units without rezoning and an additional ~8,408 units from recent law changes—but cautioned actual development depends on landowner decisions, market incentives and permitting pace; staff also reviewed AMI, homelessness counts and housing mix.

Lakewood has the potential for over 18,000 new housing units, but will landowners step up to meet the growing demand?

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Clark County Reports 12% Increase in Homelessness for Annual Point in Time Count Clark County counted 1,530 homeless individuals on January 30, showing a 12% rise.

Clark County's latest Point in Time Count reveals a troubling 12% rise in homelessness, with alarming increases in both unsheltered individuals and victims of domestic violence.

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Texas House passes critical bills addressing homelessness, public safety, and health care House approved multiple bills targeting homelessness data sharing, civil service for EMS, and health care access.

The Texas House just passed a groundbreaking series of bills that tackle homelessness, enhance public safety, and expand health care access—transforming lives across the state!

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San Diego County conducts annual point-in-time count to assess homelessness crisis San Diego conducts annual point-in-time count to assess homelessness and allocate funding effectively.

Over 300 volunteers took to the streets of San Diego County to gather vital data on homelessness, shedding light on a growing crisis affecting families, seniors, and veterans alike.

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Johnson County officials warn of funding cuts impacting crucial road repairs Funding cuts threaten road repairs in Johnson County, complicating infrastructure maintenance efforts.

Funding cuts could jeopardize crucial road repairs in Johnson County, putting infrastructure maintenance at serious risk.

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