Housing
Does Suburbia Promote Fertility?
In Joel Kotkin's new book The Human City, he argues that suburbanization promotes higher birthrates. But this policy doesn't seem to have worked so far.
D.C. Raises Taxes on Vacant and Blighted Properties
It got more expensive to neglect properties in Washington, D.C. this week.
Santa Monica Ordinance Would Require Net-Zero Energy Standards for New Homes
Santa Monica is the first city in California to adopt an ordinance requiring new single-family homes be built to net-zero energy standards.
Report: Portland's Proposed Residential Infill Policies Could Slow Infill Development
Portland is expecting 123,000 new households in the city by 2035, so it's proposed a new residential infill policy to accommodate all those people. A new report argues, however, that the policy could have a chilling effect on infill development.
Building Tiny Homes for Detroit's Homeless
Detroit plans to build 300 tiny homes on empty lots to help shelter the city's homeless.
Landlords Recoil from Property Data Websites
An apartment-hunting website that highlights landlords' credibility has not earned their cooperation.
Study: Children Benefit From Public Housing
New research challenges prevailing wisdom on the best kind of housing assistance.
Affordable Living in The Bronx
A look at Parkchester, one of four planned communities built by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City, circa 1940s. The complex includes over 12,000 rental and ownership apartments, located near the #6 subway.
The Genesis of a Medium-Sized City's Affordable Housing Strategy
Bradenton, a medium-sized city on the Gulf Coast of Florida, offers a case study in affordable housing policy.
Facebook Ads Haven't Figured Out the Fair Housing Act
Facebook's advertising platform might run afoul of the Fair Housing Act of 1968—a reminder of the risks as new business models gain traction on the Internet.
Help Wanted: Canadian Cities Turn to the Federal Government for Affordable Housing
An organization representing Canadian cities is asking for $12.7 billion to respond to rising housing costs.
Vancouver May Fast-Track Modular Laneway Homes
The city of Vancouver has emerged as a leader in "laneway" housing: secondary units built onto existing lots, often facing an alleyway. To boost supply, the city may expedite permitting for modular units.
Garage Construction Continues to Outpace Apartment Construction
New data reveal the U.S. housing industry's preference for garages for cars over apartments for people.
Are States Too Active or Not Active Enough? Yes.
State governments like to limit local taxing authority but not local zoning—maybe they should do the exact opposite.
A Toolkit for Solving California's Housing Crisis
The McKinsey Global Institute wants to help California build 3.5 million homes by 2025.
Ground-Breaking Rent Control Project Proposed in San Francisco
California law and a local ordinance prevent new apartment buildings from falling under rent control. But that need not prevent a developer from requesting it, as a developer in San Francisco's Excelsior District has done.
Realtors Group Traces 35 Years of the Real Estate Market
A new study by the National Association of Realtors reveals trends in the real estate market—including a finding on the critical issue of Millennial preferences in housing.
A Legal Battle Over Short-Term Rentals Erupts in New York City
Suddenly, the business practices of Airbnb seem to be under attack in many locations—including one of the company's most lucrative markets.
Los Angeles Hires New 'Homelessness Coordinator'
The new position will keep the city on track in its comprehensive strategy to aid the nearly 40,000 homeless people in Los Angeles.
Measuring Up to HUD's New Fair Housing Rules
After beefing up the 1968 Fair Housing Act, the feds are guiding cities to compliance.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
