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Developers welcome the city's proposed new zoning code, which allows them to build taller buildings with fewer obstacles.

Despite a serious housing shortage in central Ohio, new home construction fell last year to the lowest level in five years.

Ohio homebuilders are pushing state lawmakers to eliminate local zoning referendums and other policies to build more homes.

Surging population growth creates both headaches and opportunities for smart growth in communities that allow it.

The region’s population growth is outstripping the pace of housing construction.

Despite years of concerns about a central Ohio housing shortage, few signs can be found that the situation will change any time soon.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Parade of Homes is back in central Ohio for three weekends, showcasing several dozen properties across a series of communities, including apartments for the first time. This year’s parade features 55 single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes and apartments across 21 communities, and is hosted by the Building Industry Association of Central […]

Central Ohio's Parade of Homes starts Sept. 21, giving home shoppers a chance to visit nearly 60 homes including, for the first time, apartments.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is hiring a firm to help communities up to 40 minutes from the Intel site plan for transportation needs.

Fairfield County commissioners' land-use plan shows more commercial and residential growth in northern part of county, worrying long-time residents.