Density
Asheville reconsiders parking minimums as surface parking eats up over a third of downtown real estate
Housing advocates say parking requirements are unnecessary and induce sprawl.
Wellesley sues state over proposed housing on state-owned parking lot
The college town opposes a 180-unit development that it says creates too much density for the area.
Which US cities have the most housing near transit?
Concentrating housing near frequent, reliable transit offers advantages to both residents and transit agencies, who can serve more riders more efficiently.
LA delays state housing mandate with 'low-rise ordinance'
The new ordinance allows the city to delay implementing SB 79, a state law requiring more density near transit.
Greenville, SC pushes for missing middle housing
The city recently overhauled its zoning rules to permit more 'low-intensity' housing options.
Density-averse Palo Alto seeks 'pro-housing' moniker
The Silicon Valley city is seeking a state designation that offers access to state housing funds.
The complex web of funding behind Wisconsin's largest private affordable housing complex
The 576-unit project offers lessons for other large-scale affordable housing projects.
Seattle upzoning proposal seeks to boost density, support eco-friendly building materials
A city committee advanced the plan to target areas already open to multifamily development for additional density and encourage passive house and mass timber construction.
Report: Massachusetts zoning reform not enough to stimulate ADU production
Massachusetts cities issued over 1,200 applications for ADUs in the last year, short of the Healey administration's goal of 1,600 to 2,000 units per year.
'Missing middle housing' accounted for nearly 20% of Spokane permits in 2025
Recent laws making it easier and less costly to build smaller residential buildings are having their intended effect.
ADUs accounted for 9% of new Maine building permits in 2025
Maine officials approved roughly 500 ADU permits last year.
Baton Rouge master plan aims to triple downtown population
The Louisiana capital wants to entice developers to its riverfront district.
San Diego wants to limit upzoning law to just 16% of transit-adjacent parcels
The city's planning director says some areas are unfit for immediate upzoning due to a lack of resources or hazards such as wildfire risk.
The trouble with QUIMBY, revisited — a rebuttal to a rebuttal
In a perfect world, QUIMBY might get us a bit closer where we need to go. But, this YIMBY argues, not close enough.
How one Arlington YIMBY used 'homebrew econometrics' to lobby for density
An upzoning proposal for Pentagon City could bring in an additional $8 million to $11 million in tax revenue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
