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<\/a>\n\u201cCities want to approve housing faster, and AI can help, but only when teams know how to use it, and which tools to use,\u201d said Cyrus Symoom, CEO of Clariti<\/b>. \u201cAI Studio offers tailored, one-on-one workshops with experts who\u2019ve done this work for years. We've seen what\u2019s possible when cities get this right, and we want more of them to have that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>
\nHousing approvals have become one of the most urgent challenges facing governments nationwide. A White House executive order<\/a>, bipartisan congressional legislation<\/a>, and dozens of states<\/a> have all put permitting reform at the top of the policy agenda as housing shortages and affordability pressures intensify. While interest in AI is growing, many agencies still lack a clear, actionable path to apply it effectively to permitting workflows.<\/p> \nCities using Clariti\u2019s AI plan review tool are already seeing significant savings. Honolulu cut residential plan review times by 70%<\/a> and reduced total review time by 64% \u2013 bringing what once took up to 90 minutes down to just 20\u201330. Most recently, the City of Denver selected<\/a> Clariti and its AI plan review tool to modernize its building permitting process. CivCheck pilots are underway in communities like Seattle<\/a> and Calgary<\/a>. As Clariti\u2019s clientele grows, AI Studio is launching to address teams\u2019 challenges and give more city leaders a practical, hands-on path to the same results.<\/p> \n\u201cWhen building permit approvals drag on for months, it creates real pressure for residents, builders, and city staff alike,\u201d said Dawn Takeuchi Apuna, City and County of Honolulu<\/b>. \u201cWhat\u2019s made the biggest difference with Clariti is that their team, including CivCheck, worked alongside our staff to fit AI into the way we already review plans and process applications. Their hands-on approach has been a game changer, helping us reduce review times significantly while giving our team more consistency and confidence throughout the process.\u201d<\/p> \nClariti AI Studio offers tailored <\/b>45-60-minute one-on-one workshops led by subject-matter experts. Each session is built around that agency\u2019s actual workflow, highlighting where delays occur and how AI can reduce rework and improve consistency. These focus on three critical root causes where permitting teams tend to lose the most time:<\/p> \nTeams leave with a concrete picture of what AI could improve today, as well as a realistic sense of how it can shorten turnaround times and bring more consistency to decision-making. Clariti also provides a structured assessment and reference materials they can bring back to their teams and use as a guide when evaluating AI solutions.<\/p> \nWhere other tools simply speed up existing steps, Clariti\u2019s AI plan review solution is built differently, with AI at its core from day one \u2013 improving the quality of inputs and the consistency of decisions at every stage, from submission through final review. That means fewer errors, less rework, and timelines stakeholders can actually count on.<\/p> \n\u201cWhat we see across agencies is that delays don't start at review \u2013 they begin before an application ever reaches the city, when applicants are asked to navigate a complex process with little context or guidance,\u201d said Julia Richman<\/b><\/a>, Clariti Government Relations.<\/b> \u201cIn each one-on-one workshop, Clariti experts work with jurisdictions to uncover the root causes of delays, and identify where AI might address those challenges. They leave with a clear, concrete view of how AI can change the way they work and make the submission process faster and less frustrating for everyone.\u201d<\/p> \nClariti AI Studio is designed for agencies exploring using AI in permitting and community development, with participation prioritized based on fit and availability. Local government agencies interested in participating can request access at [https:\/\/www.claritisoftware.com\/clariti-ai-studio<\/a>]. Clariti serves communities across 26 states.<\/p> \nTo learn more, visit claritisoftware.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Clariti\n\n