At the beginning of 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a proposed rule that would change how it implements regulations in the Fair Housing Act. The new rule would allow for ‘safe harbor’ design standards to be used in new multi-family housing.
This is a huge step forward in adopting contemporary standards developed to ensure accessible housing. But what does this mean for the construction industry in the U.S.? Read David Galbo's article here