Housing Sizes

A map showing the city of mesquite with surrounding freeways, roads, and cities.

Dallas-Area City Wants to Increase Minimum Home Size to 2,000 Square Feet

While some cities are finding ways to add density and use zoning as a tool for affordability, Mesquite, Texas is headed the other direction.

June 29, 2022 - The Dallas Morning News

Small is Beautiful (and Necessary)

Building sizes have been creeping upward for centuries, but green building expert Jason McLennan argues that smaller structures are better, more beautiful, and ecologically inevitable.

March 29, 2011 - Yes!

Boulder Limiting House Size

The buying and selling of development rights heats up in Boulder County.

June 19, 2009 - Daily Camera

Smaller House, Smaller Burden

Square footage is dropping in new homes, leading many experts to argue that the new face of American homes will be smaller and more economically sustainable.

March 18, 2009 - USA Today

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