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Policy
Grappling With State-Mandated Density, Sharp Local Pushback
Seattle is deep into a big push to reshape its housing landscape: Dismantling single-family zoning to comply with Washington’s 2023 law that legalizes middle housing. Richard Lawson examines how the One Seattle Plan could double capacity and create 120,000 new homes. But not without a fight.
Architecture
Car-Free, Heat-Smart, People-First: Culdesac’s Bold Model
Architect Daniel Parolek and Opticos Design answered with Culdesac Tempe, the nation’s first purpose-built, car-free community. With shade-rich design, missing middle housing, and a self-sustaining mix of homes and businesses, it’s a climate-conscious model now scaling to nearby Mesa.
Leadership
Production Power Meets Purpose In Houston’s Urban Core
Kevan and Ayesha Shelton’s Park Street Homes blends production efficiency with reflective neighborhood design. The result: attainable housing that honors urban community roots.
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.
Land
Neighborhoods Need People Energy, Not Just Housing Units
Scott Snodgrass — urban farmer turned community developer — makes his debut with The Builder’s Daily a compelling call to action: let’s rethink neighborhood design through the lens of human-centered science.
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Policy 10.07.25
Grappling With State-Mandated Density, Sharp Local Pushback
Seattle is deep into a big push to reshape its housing landscape: Dismantling single-family zoning to comply with Washington’s 2023 law that legalizes middle housing. Richard Lawson examines how the One Seattle Plan could double capacity and create 120,000 new homes. But not without a fight.
Architecture 10.01.25
Car-Free, Heat-Smart, People-First: Culdesac’s Bold Model
Architect Daniel Parolek and Opticos Design answered with Culdesac Tempe, the nation’s first purpose-built, car-free community. With shade-rich design, missing middle housing, and a self-sustaining mix of homes and businesses, it’s a climate-conscious model now scaling to nearby Mesa.
Leadership 08.01.25
Production Power Meets Purpose In Houston’s Urban Core
Kevan and Ayesha Shelton’s Park Street Homes blends production efficiency with reflective neighborhood design. The result: attainable housing that honors urban community roots.
Architecture 05.27.25
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.
Land 05.01.25
Neighborhoods Need People Energy, Not Just Housing Units
Scott Snodgrass — urban farmer turned community developer — makes his debut with The Builder’s Daily a compelling call to action: let’s rethink neighborhood design through the lens of human-centered science.
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