Housing + Cities
Portland’s New Design Rules Could Kill Housing—But They Don’t Have To
Housing projects are 20 times more likely to face design appeals than non-housing projects. Design regulations don't have to work this way.
Washington Tries the Carrot Approach for Statewide Zoning Reform
Three incentive bills won support from cities, but died nonetheless.
Yes, Other Countries Do Housing Better, Case 2: Germany
Most German localities welcome new homes; their budgets depend on it.
Yes, Other Countries Do Housing Better, Case 1: Japan
Political lessons from ten nations about building affordable, low-carbon neighborhoods.