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.

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 Escalates Fight For Workforce Housing Authority

The Sunshine State’s latest Live Local Act update strengthens zoning preemptions and adds legal muscle, at odds with city governments that invoke home rule protections to resist affordable housing mandates.

Policy

The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth

Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.