George Ashford
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He/Him. CMC '25. State and local gov research @RoseInstitute, higher ed policy @GENupUS. Pro student, pro worker, pro equity. All opinions mine.
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23-04-2017 18:02:24
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My first for Niskanen Center We aren't testing enough people for bird flu. Some key regulatory barriers are preventing manufacturers from helping. We should be streamlining FDA approvals, and incentivizing labs to make H5N1 tests. niskanencenter.org/the-u-s-can-an…
"This spring, Hawaii joined the growing list of states that have loosened restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to alleviate the housing shortage," but the job is not done. Read more on Hawaii ADU policy from our former intern George Ashford here: niskanencenter.org/what-hawaii-ca…
Single-stair building code reforms are an important tool for unlocking more housing capacity. In a new commentary, George Ashford, Andrew Justus👷🏼♂️🏘🏙🏗, and @Alex_Armlovich walk us through the promises and pitfalls of recent reforms in the states. niskanencenter.org/understanding-…
Thank you Senator Senator Scott Wiener for your unflinching support for student housing streamlining. We are proud to sponsor SB 312 and excited to see how public colleges and universities seize on this new opportunity to build for students!
After an action-packed session, 3 Student HOMES Coalition-sponsored bills are now awaiting California Governor's signature. Governor Newsom: we ask that you sign SB 312, AB 3116, and AB 2801 and move us one step closer to ending the student housing crisis!
The US trails many countries in fire safety outcomes, despite stricter stair requirements. George Ashford, Andrew Justus👷🏼♂️🏘🏙🏗, and @Aarmlovi explain how these requirements get in the way of building affordable, multifamily houses. buff.ly/3AImm4c
"Caro had never seen a Google doc until I offered to show him one. He was mildly startled to discover that, in a shared document, the person on the other end can be seen typing in real time: 'That’s amazing. What’s it called? A doc?'" V good Christopher Bonanos: curbed.com/article/robert…
ICYMI: yesterday, Gavin Newsom signed 5 of our bills - Impact fee deferral to lower development costs - State duplex/lot split law cleanup - Small lot subidivison streamlining for starter homes - More ADUs at apartment buildings - Student housing CEQA streamlining