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Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices

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Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices

The city clears two daunting policy hurdles to legalize more affordable, walkable, "missing middle," infill housing. Bigger challenges still lie ahead.

Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

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Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

A mayoral commission-backed high-stakes ballot proposal could reshape zoning and speed affordable housing approvals. Critics argue it benefits luxury developers. TBD's Richard Lawson reports.

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

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North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check

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Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check

The One Big Beautiful Bill promises rural investment but may not deliver. Opportunity zones alone can’t overcome deep structural challenges.

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

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Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Parking minimums inflate housing prices by tens of thousands per unit. Chicago’s new ordinance, which eliminates parking minimums near public transit, aims to cut costs and boost affordability.

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Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices

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Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices

The city clears two daunting policy hurdles to legalize more affordable, walkable, "missing middle," infill housing. Bigger challenges still lie ahead.

Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

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Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

A mayoral commission-backed high-stakes ballot proposal could reshape zoning and speed affordable housing approvals. Critics argue it benefits luxury developers. TBD's Richard Lawson reports.

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check

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Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check

The One Big Beautiful Bill promises rural investment but may not deliver. Opportunity zones alone can’t overcome deep structural challenges.

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Policy

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Parking minimums inflate housing prices by tens of thousands per unit. Chicago’s new ordinance, which eliminates parking minimums near public transit, aims to cut costs and boost affordability.

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Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices

Policy 08.05.25

Nashville Pushes New Zoning to Expand 'Middle' Home Choices

The city clears two daunting policy hurdles to legalize more affordable, walkable, "missing middle," infill housing. Bigger challenges still lie ahead.

Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

Policy 07.30.25

Big Apple Politicians Clash Over Ballot 'Middle' Housing Reform

A mayoral commission-backed high-stakes ballot proposal could reshape zoning and speed affordable housing approvals. Critics argue it benefits luxury developers. TBD's Richard Lawson reports.

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

Policy 07.29.25

North Carolina Bill Flip-Turns Into Statewide Housing Reform

A swimming pool bill became a sweeping housing reform, under state government authority. The “Save the American Dream Act” shifts zoning authority away from localities that seek Home Rule.

Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check

Policy 07.25.25

Rural Housing Dreams Dim Under OBBB Reality Check

The One Big Beautiful Bill promises rural investment but may not deliver. Opportunity zones alone can’t overcome deep structural challenges.

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Policy 07.25.25

Ending Parking Mandates To Bend Development's Cost Curve

Parking minimums inflate housing prices by tens of thousands per unit. Chicago’s new ordinance, which eliminates parking minimums near public transit, aims to cut costs and boost affordability.