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Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Policy

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Berkeley, once among the few to institute single-family zoning more than a century ago, is among the few to end it and pursue middle housing.

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

Policy

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

State leaders aim to regroup for a fall special session after a housing bill faces resistance from local zoning defenders.

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Land

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Our need to move socially and economically is the central theme in the recent book from Atlantic editor Yoni Appelbaum.

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?

Texas Lawmakers Move Ahead On Bill Triggering Smaller Lots

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.

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Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Policy

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Berkeley, once among the few to institute single-family zoning more than a century ago, is among the few to end it and pursue middle housing.

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

Policy

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

State leaders aim to regroup for a fall special session after a housing bill faces resistance from local zoning defenders.

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Land

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Our need to move socially and economically is the central theme in the recent book from Atlantic editor Yoni Appelbaum.

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?

Texas Lawmakers Move Ahead On Bill Triggering Smaller Lots

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.

Zoning

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Policy 07.09.25

Berkeley Targets Housing Crisis By Ending Single-Family Zoning

Berkeley, once among the few to institute single-family zoning more than a century ago, is among the few to end it and pursue middle housing.

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

Policy 06.27.25

Governor’s Veto Derails Connecticut Upzoning Push

State leaders aim to regroup for a fall special session after a housing bill faces resistance from local zoning defenders.

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Land 06.22.25

How Our 'Stuck' Housing Market Mutes Healthy Mobility

Our need to move socially and economically is the central theme in the recent book from Atlantic editor Yoni Appelbaum.

Zoning Reform Wave Builds Momentum From Coast to Coast

Policy 06.18.25

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?

Texas Lawmakers Move Ahead On Bill Triggering Smaller Lots

Policy 06.03.25

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.