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Policy
Wisconsin’s Housing Progress Faces A Bipartisan Breakdown
After a rare bipartisan win in 2023, Wisconsin lawmakers are back with a new round of housing reform. But political divisions are slowing momentum on proposals aimed at easing affordability and expanding middle-market housing supply.
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.
Capital
Cushman Warns Cities: Convert Offices Or Face Growing Crisis
Downtowns overweighted in office space face falling values and shrinking tax bases. Swift conversions to housing and mixed-use are essential to prevent fiscal and social decline.
Policy
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.
Land
Urban Planning Playbook From Author And Urbanist David Sim
‘Soft City’ outlines how to design ease, comfort, and care into everyday life.
urban walkable
Policy 11.03.25
Wisconsin’s Housing Progress Faces A Bipartisan Breakdown
After a rare bipartisan win in 2023, Wisconsin lawmakers are back with a new round of housing reform. But political divisions are slowing momentum on proposals aimed at easing affordability and expanding middle-market housing supply.
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.
Capital 08.22.25
Cushman Warns Cities: Convert Offices Or Face Growing Crisis
Downtowns overweighted in office space face falling values and shrinking tax bases. Swift conversions to housing and mixed-use are essential to prevent fiscal and social decline.
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.
Land 01.26.24
Urban Planning Playbook From Author And Urbanist David Sim
‘Soft City’ outlines how to design ease, comfort, and care into everyday life.