Housing
The Luxurious Future Of Housing
Architects and housing experts look to the future of housing and predict increases in the amount of gadgets and furnishings rather than square footage.
Advocates Upset Over Proposed Changes To Affordable Housing Policy
Housing advocates in Sacramento are up in arms over proposed changes to the city's housing policy that would shift responsibility for building affordable units from the developer to the city -- changes they say will limit the policy's effectiveness.
Landlords Find Loophole To Ease Condo Conversion
In the Alberta Province of Canada, a loophole in a law meant to protect tenants from being evicted for condo conversions has been discovered that allows landlords to legally raise the rents as high as they want, effectively pricing tenants out.
Multi-Family Homes Overtake Single-Family Homes In L.A.
In Los Angeles and much of Southern California, more multi-family homes are being planned and built than single-family residences.
Earthen Homes Could Offer Sustainable Alternative To Stick-Built Houses
Cob houses -- some of which have lasted half a millennium in Europe -- are gaining interest among homeowners looking for a sustainable, inexpensive, and long-lasting structure.
A Reality Check On Home Size
With the era of easy financing over, buyers should seek out smaller, more affordable homes.
Affordable Housing Buyers Trapped By Association Fees
Even when lower-income households are lucky enough to find an affordable home to purchase, high association fees can put a damper on their initial good fortune.
Immigrants Provide Bright Spot In Otherwise Grim Housing Market
Immigration has become a hot spot in the presidential primaries, with immigrants being blamed for crime and consuming vital social services. Now a Harvard study has analyzed how they have affected, and will affect, the for-sale housing market.
The Left-Leaning NIMBY
In Marin County and other wealthy, liberal enclaves, many residents are vocally supportive of affordable housing and other causes -- unless its in their neighborhood.
Downsizing The American Dream
Are Americans ready to shed their preference for oversized homes? With new regulations in the pipeline, and sustainability all the rage, opponents of McMansions certainly hope so.
Two Examples Of Green Building: Fancy And Frugal
While pricey eco-chic homes garner lots of attention, living green doesn't have to mean expensive materials and complicated retrofits.
When People Run Away From Their Home
Municipal officials, real estate professionals, and neighborhood residents are struggling with the new suburban phenomenon of home abandonment.
Working Together For Great Neighborhoods
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, citizens of all ages are engaging each other to create and maintain safe and active neighborhoods.
The Rise Of The Surburban Slum?
William Fulton observes that while high-income households are flocking to the inner-city and gobbling up pricey condos, poor families are having to double and triple up just to afford a home in the suburbs.
Corruption At The Los Angeles City Housing Authority
A Los Angeles Times investigation reveals a highly-paid manager for the Los Angeles City Housing Authority rigging bids worth nearly $1 million over four years.
Atlanta Foreclosures Provide An Affordable Housing Opportunity
An Atlanta city councilwoman is trying to launch an affordable-housing program based on leveraging homes abandoned due to the mortgage-lending crisis.
A Look At The Miami Housing Agency Debacle
An investigative report airing on PBS stations chronicles the corruption and mismanagement uncovered at the Miami-Dade Housing Agency over the past year.
Controversy Over Public Housing Rehab In Chicago
Chicago has plans to replace more than 50 high-rise public housing buildings, a renovation project that is expected to cost more than $1 billion. The plan has elicited criticism from housing advocates who argue that many residents will be displaced.
The Impact Of McMansions On The Value of Neighboring Homes
A Wall Street Journal writer shares her family's experience in a neighborhood quickly being dominated by McMansions.
The Health And Education Benefits Of Affordable Housing
A new collection of research shows that people who have access to affordable housing don't just have a better place to live, but more easily improve their health and education level.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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