Housing + Cities
Report: Age-Friendly Homes for Oregon Neighborhoods
Small-scale apartment and condo buildings would offer accessible homes with elevators in more Oregon towns and neighborhoods. Four key policy changes would make this possible.
The Death—and Lessons—of Vancouver’s Villages Plan
Legalizing apartment homes on quiet side streets was the right idea. Delivering it will require political courage.
British Columbia’s Transit-Oriented Housing Law: A Progress Report
Checking in on BC’s TOD bill: Early uptake is uneven—but the law is already delivering results on parking.
Seven Lessons from Portland’s Mobile Dwelling Experiment
A new survey reveals the growing popularity of this low-cost, flexible housing solution.
The Case for a Homes-Near-Transit Bill in Oregon in 2027
As illustrated by a new tool that lets you imagine your own housing scenarios.
In Pictures: The Possibilities of Vancouver’s New Villages Plan
The Four/Five design prioritizes green space, daylight, affordability, and accessibility—all for greater connection and community.
Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment
A Portland design competition showcases breezy, light-filled, and family-sized apartments—if only they were legal.
Yes, a Land Value Tax Is Possible in Washington State
A new report modeling a property tax building exemption in Spokane rebalances incentives toward community goals, encouraging homebuilding and discouraging in-city vacant land speculation.
Washington Passes First Statewide Scissor Stair Reform
The measure ushers in more light-filled, infill-suited apartment homes—and sets a model for other states.
Washington State’s Parking Reform Is Already Working
Cities are laying the groundwork for more homes thanks to new flexibility on parking—with other states taking note.