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YDS Architects Wins Big at the 2026 AIA Rebuild Design Awards

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YDS Architects Honored at the 2026 AIA Rebuild Design Awards We are thrilled to share some incredible news! YDS Architects has been officially recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter for our work on The Mariposa Complex, receiving the prestigious award for “Multifamily and Commercial: The Most Collaborative Process.” The

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A photorealistic image of a Southern California residential lot subdivided into six smaller lots. Each lot features a modern, small home with a clean design, set in a sunny, landscaped environment with a clear blue sky. The image visually demonstrates how a large lot can be divided for small housing development under SB 684, with natural boundaries and an urban infill feel.

SB 684: Streamlining Multifamily Development in California

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On a narrow lot in Pasadena, a local couple stands amid overgrown grass imagining a cluster of cottages that could soon rise where a single aging duplex once stood. For years, they were warned that turning this parcel into a small housing development would mean endless city council meetings, months of paperwork, and hefty fees.

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Expedited Permits for Like-for-Like Rebuild: Everything You Need To Know

Like-for-Like Rebuilds After the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: A Comprehensive Guide

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In the wake of the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, thousands of families are now facing the daunting task of rebuilding their homes. Local officials have introduced measures to help homeowners rebuild faster by allowing “like-for-like” rebuilds – essentially reconstructing the same house that was lost, with minor updates. Nearly 3,000 houses were destroyed

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A photograph of a newspaper lying flat on a wooden table. The newspaper’s front page headline reads, “New Housing Law for Middle Income Homes - AB 1287.” A cup of coffee and a pair of eyeglasses rest beside the newspaper. Published by Yifu Design Studio

New Housing Law AB 1287 Takes Effect in January 2024, Offering Additional Density Bonus and Incentives

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As we usher in the new year, we also welcome a significant development in California’s housing landscape. The Assembly Bill No. 1287 (AB 1287), which is set to take effect this year, promises to bring substantial density bonus and benefits to property owners and developers. Background: AB 1287 Bill Summary AB 1287 is a housing

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