Housing

Are Single-Stair Buildings the New ADUs?

Could these buildings enable gentle density and climate resilience?

May 10 •

When Moms Run Our Cities

Parent mayors and their focus on families

May 6 •

The Supreme Court Will Decide if Homelessness is a Crime

How might a ruling affect how cities address homelessness?

Apr 15 •

Do politicians need Legos to explain housing on social media?

Join the Chi Ossé fan club

Mar 25 •

7 Charts Show the Housing Tipping Point Has Arrived

Should YIMBYs prepare to gloat?

Mar 4 •

Should Cities Buy Office Buildings?

Cities shouldn't miss out on low prices for office buildings

Feb 19 •

Towards a Broader, Bolder HUD

An interview with Jenny Schuetz about her proposals for strengthening HUD's role in housing markets

Feb 8 •

The Case For and Against California Forever

It's hard to know what to make of this proposal for a new, walkable city

Jan 31 •

What if Taylor Swift Never Moved to Nashville?

In which I use Taylor Swift as a hook to write about agglomeration effects

Jan 24 •

Why Housing Vouchers Need a YIMBY Movement

More project-based vouchers could change affordable housing

Jan 2 •

2023 Was the Year 3D Printed Homes Hit the Mainstream

Are 3D printed homes a cutting-edge solution or scam?

Dec 5, 2023 •

Our Housing is Not Ready for Old Boomers

It's a problem we can readily solve if we choose to

Oct 17, 2023 •

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