Vancouver city councillors have approved a motion to explore single stairs in buildings of up to six storeys in the city, in line with provincial building code changes passed earlier this year. The ...

Vancouver city councillors have approved a motion to explore single stairs in buildings of up to six storeys in the city, in line with provincial building code changes passed earlier this year. The ...

Larger apartment buildings are built with two staircases, but the requirement hurts efforts to improve access to affordable housing, especially for families. A question comes up frequently in my years ...

After debating the package at length, Connecticut lawmakers late Wednesday night approved a bonding package that touches on borrowing for capital projects, higher education and concentrated poverty.

B.C. will look at changing its building code to allow small apartments to be built with a single stair, adding to its reputation as the province most willing to try new ideas to create more housing ...

Maryland and Virginia also weighing building code change to allow one staircase in four-to-six-story multifamily properties. D.C. reveals details for new Commanders ...

San Diego is mulling a change to its building code that supporters say would spur more family-sized apartments with better natural lighting and ventilation. The change has to do with the longstanding ...

Nashville's "smart stair" building code became official earlier in July, after it had passed the Metro Nashville Council. The change allows apartment and condo buildings to be built with a single ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More people are moving to Nashville, but the cost of living can come with sticker shock. According to Rent.com, the average monthly payment for an apartment in the Music City ...

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