Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

Journalist/writer/storyteller

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

Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast

Policy

Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast

Connecticut joins a growing list of states rewriting zoning laws in a bid to lower housing costs and push local governments to open the door to more new homes, despite vocal local resistance. Will carrots work?

Bell Labs Sites Reimagined As Suburban Mixed-Use Hubs

Land

Bell Labs Sites Reimagined As Suburban Mixed-Use Hubs

Once innovation powerhouses, two former Bell Labs campuses are being reborn as metro burbs—dynamic town-center models that blend workplace, homes, and lifestyle. Builders like Toll Brothers and Pulte are anchoring the shift.

D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook

Policy

D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook

With housing in short supply and office vacancies mounting, D.C. bets big on adaptive reuse. The Accolade—a high-profile federal office-to-housing transformation—could be a make-or-break signal for urban reinvention.

Will OBBB Act OZ Policy Revamp Shift Spark Growth Or Retreat?

Policy

Will OBBB Act OZ Policy Revamp Shift Spark Growth Or Retreat?

Congress is quietly rewriting Opportunity Zone rules—tightening definitions, sunsetting current zones early, and steering investment toward rural areas. Could the fix risk fueling sprawl while sidelining urban multifamily capital?

Miami Mini-Deal Blazes Path For More Opportunity Zone Projects

Capital

Miami Mini-Deal Blazes Path For More Opportunity Zone Projects

A $22 million site acquisition for a future mixed-use residential project reveals strong investor belief in Miami’s long-game—despite macro headwinds, population shifts, and affordability friction.

Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast

Policy

Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast

Connecticut joins a growing list of states rewriting zoning laws in a bid to lower housing costs and push local governments to open the door to more new homes, despite vocal local resistance. Will carrots work?

Bell Labs Sites Reimagined As Suburban Mixed-Use Hubs

Land

Bell Labs Sites Reimagined As Suburban Mixed-Use Hubs

Once innovation powerhouses, two former Bell Labs campuses are being reborn as metro burbs—dynamic town-center models that blend workplace, homes, and lifestyle. Builders like Toll Brothers and Pulte are anchoring the shift.

D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook

Policy

D.C. Conversion Wave Tests New Housing Crisis Playbook

With housing in short supply and office vacancies mounting, D.C. bets big on adaptive reuse. The Accolade—a high-profile federal office-to-housing transformation—could be a make-or-break signal for urban reinvention.

Will OBBB Act OZ Policy Revamp Shift Spark Growth Or Retreat?

Policy

Will OBBB Act OZ Policy Revamp Shift Spark Growth Or Retreat?

Congress is quietly rewriting Opportunity Zone rules—tightening definitions, sunsetting current zones early, and steering investment toward rural areas. Could the fix risk fueling sprawl while sidelining urban multifamily capital?

Miami Mini-Deal Blazes Path For More Opportunity Zone Projects

Capital

Miami Mini-Deal Blazes Path For More Opportunity Zone Projects

A $22 million site acquisition for a future mixed-use residential project reveals strong investor belief in Miami’s long-game—despite macro headwinds, population shifts, and affordability friction.