Policy
Texas Lawmakers Move Ahead On Bill Triggering Smaller Lots
The new state law -- somewhat trimmed in its ambitions -- would reduce lot-size minimums to 3,000 square feet in cities with a population of at least 150,000 and counties with a population of at least 300,000.
Policy
Big Texas Lot Reform Measure Inches Forward — With A Catch
Texas passed legislation that shrinks lot sizes, spurring hopes for more housing supply and better affordability. But first, it must run the procedural gauntlet through reconciliation.
Architecture
How Missing Middle Housing Wins Approval And Works
Architect and planner Dan Parolek coined the term “missing middle housing.” His firm’s projects prove that thoughtful design, political navigation, and local momentum can overcome entrenched zoning resistance.
Policy
Florida’s Bold Housing Bet Earns Ivory Prize For Breaking Barriers
The Florida Housing Coalition wins the 2025 Ivory Prize for its leading role in implementing the Live Local Act—transforming affordable housing policy, zoning, and momentum across 123 communities statewide.
Policy
Arizona’s Starter Home Push Stalls Amid Local Pushback
Legislative bids to remove zoning and design mandates in Arizona’s housing-starved metro areas are stuck in limbo. While the bill aims to fast-track affordable homes, local municipality opposition and concerns over investor ownership have derailed it again.
