Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

Journalist/writer/storyteller

Richard Lawson is an award-winning journalist on housing and adaptive reuse.

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

Policy

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

The November ballot could reshape how NYC approves housing. A new “expedited review” process aims to unlock modest-scale development.

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Policy

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Berkeley, once among the few to institute single-family zoning more than a century ago, is among the few to end it and pursue middle housing.

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

Policy

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

A car-free lifestyle could help homebuyers afford more — and give developers a powerful new lever near transit hubs. It's part of a 'missing middle' solutions set.

Timing Demand: Why Investors Choose To Buy Apartments Vs. Building

Capital

Timing Demand: Why Investors Choose To Buy Apartments Vs. Building

A construction slowdown today is setting up an undersupply tomorrow. Opportunistic, patient investors are already pivoting to seize future market growth catalysts.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

Policy

New York City Puts Housing Reform to Voters In November

The November ballot could reshape how NYC approves housing. A new “expedited review” process aims to unlock modest-scale development.

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Policy

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Berkeley, once among the few to institute single-family zoning more than a century ago, is among the few to end it and pursue middle housing.

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

Policy

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

A car-free lifestyle could help homebuyers afford more — and give developers a powerful new lever near transit hubs. It's part of a 'missing middle' solutions set.

Timing Demand: Why Investors Choose To Buy Apartments Vs. Building

Capital

Timing Demand: Why Investors Choose To Buy Apartments Vs. Building

A construction slowdown today is setting up an undersupply tomorrow. Opportunistic, patient investors are already pivoting to seize future market growth catalysts.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.