Community, Growth and Housing

Instead of driving up rents and pushing people out—an all-too-common fear—the influx of new housing helps to ease financial pressure...

What can mayors, governors and urban policymakers do differently to develop their cities into economic powerhouses? Here are some of...

Underused properties could be turned into affordable housing, community centers or sold to make new businesses.

Side by side in Minneapolis, we get to compare the effects of a very modest upzoning with those of stronger...

The local is where we live, we’ve often written, and therefore local government is a “collection of us.” It's in...

Allowing all-residential projects in commercial zones doesn’t mean giving up on the promise of a great mixed-use main street or...

Most Americans live in suburbs — they do so because they find it an attractive and low cost of living. Many...

Advocates promote a return to traditional urban design principles, emphasizing compact, walkable neighborhoods with diverse housing and public spaces.

Growing commute times is not just an inconvenience but a symptom of deeper issues within our urban planning and public...

The White House wants significant changes in zoning laws to enhance affordable housing availability.