In most of the U.S., cities are for singles, roommates, and childless couples, and the suburbs are for raising kids. That’s not true of much of the rest of the world. Louis Thomas of Georgetown University discusses the nearest example of family-friendly urbanism in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The pandemic led to numerous eviction prevention and rental relief programs, but miscommunication surrounding these efforts proved to be a challenge.
Cities across the country have dropped the ball when it comes to planning for and building housing at all income levels, and in response, many states have intervened. UCI Professor Nicholas Marantz and Dr. Huixin Zheng discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these state approaches.
When major public investments are proposed in lower- and middle-income neighborhoods, it’s common to hear concerns about gentrification and displacement. Our guest this week discusses the connection between evictions and the opening of rail stations in gentrifying neighborhoods.
Virtual event discusses “Changing Lanes: A Gender Equity Transportation Study,” and the larger importance of qualitative research to address community needs.
Many cities are considering ending single-family zoning to improve housing affordability and address historic injustices in housing and land use, while opponents argue that “upzoning” will do the opposite. Dr. Daniel Kuhlmann of Iowa State University discusses what actually happened in the first major U.S. city to end single-family zoning, Minneapolis.
The census offers plenty of information about the places people live. Much less is known about how people feel about the places they live. Dr. Prentiss Dantzler of the University of Toronto discusses what we miss when we overlook neighborhood perceptions.
How should cities approach value capture & public benefit exactions? Florida State University's Minjee Kim discusses real-world examples in Seattle and Boston.
How does residential mobility impact the well-being of Black and Latino children? Kristin Perkins from Georgetown University explains.
Most multifamily rental housing used to be owned by small or mid-sized landlords. But, over the decades, the share of units owned by large institutions has increased dramatically. What’s driving this change, and what does it mean for housing affordability and household stability?
