Housing
Philadelphia gained 4,000 new housing permits per year after upzoning
The Urban Institute found that zoning reforms in Philadelphia and New York led to a boom in housing permits, especially when coupled with other policy and financial tools.
NYC announces new 'pied-à-terre tax' on second homes
The tax applies to homes worth over $5 million whose owners have other primary residences.
Portland approves expedited permitting for multifamily housing on the Eastside
A city council resolution requires staff to prepare a plan for speeding up rezoning for multifamily projects.
Will Tucson take back its power — literally?
One journalist's experience with a utility shutoff led them to look more closely at who provides their city’s power. It turns out there's a push for the city to buy out the investor-owned utility and create a public one.
New Idaho laws promote 'starter homes' with lots as small as 1,400 square feet
New bills require local governments to allow ADUs and higher-density development.
Cincinnati school district to open 'Safe Sleep' lot for unhoused families
The safe parking lot is part of Project Connect, a district-led initiative that provides services to students and families.
Chicago eliminates parking requirements near transit
In 2025, Illinois barred cities from mandating parking near train and bus stations.
Five simple zoning changes that any city can make to increase housing affordability
Zoning for more affordable housing is not rocket science, says Donald Elliot, author of "An Even Better Way to Zone." Here’s his five-step guide to getting started.
Judge: HUD acted illegally in changing homelessness grant rules
A Rhode Island judge struck down 'partisan' Trump restrictions on Continuum of Care Build grants.
A NYC teen spends his days helping Chinese seniors navigate the housing system. He has some advice for Mamdani — and it’s really good.
As New York prepares to add 200,000 affordable housing units, Tianli Cheng says that dismantling access barriers is as important as creating new supply. He has a laundry list of great starting points.
Report: California's density bonus is a 'win-win' for developers and affordable housing
Almost half of new multifamily projects in 2024 relied on a density bonus.
These Las Vegas tiny homes can be assembled in an hour
The city approved a project using modular microhousing units that will rent for roughly $1,000 per month.
Connecticut developer fee brought in $8M for affordable housing — but fewer affordable homes are being built
A new report from the city of Stamford highlights how letting developers pay into an affordable housing fund has led to a sharp drop in permits for new affordable units.
What do the Gilmore Girls, Happy Days, and Full House have in common? ADUs.
American sitcoms are full of garage apartments, attic rooms, and pool houses. Why aren't our cities?
Maryland unveils plan for 5,000 homes near transit
Gov. Moore announced a plan to activate housing construction on 134 acres of state-owned land near transit stations.
Portland finds $106M in unspent housing funds
The city announced a plan to spend $56 million on new housing assistance programs.
Study: 'Sudden shocks' are driving up homelessness rates
Evictions and climate disasters are leading causes of sharp spikes in unhoused populations.
Oakland opens first affordable housing for teachers
The school district says 70% of its teachers can't afford to live in Oakland.
Atlanta's Beltline hits 79% of its affordable housing goal
The walking, biking, and transit corridor set a goal to create 5,600 affordable housing units in the area by 2030.
California’s Half Moon Bay says coastal regulations hinder housing development
The town is entirely within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, which imposes a layer of strict development regulations.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
