The New Federal Housing Law: What Developers Need to Know About Building Codes, Zoning, and NEPA
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act rewrites federal rules on building codes, zoning frameworks, and environmental review. Here's what Sections 102, 107, and 206 actually change.
NEVI money was supposed to build EV charging infrastructure. Here's why states spent only 2% of it.
The $4.4 billion NEVI program moved slowly before the 2025 funding freeze. The harder story starts when funded charging stations hit local permitting.
The Secret Ingredient in Bagels Is Density
The secret ingredient to a great bagel is people, and outside of New York, there aren't enough of them.
Dynamic Vitality: Jane Jacobs's Argument for Urban Planning from Below
Jane Jacobs argued cities work best when they are shaped from below. Today's zoning rules still make that harder than it should be.
The trials and tribulations of opening a small business in Oakland
Two small business owners knew that opening in Oakland would be hard, but they were unprepared for just how difficult the permitting process really was
Legalizing Housing: The 2026 Pro-Housing Reform Wave
The median first-time homebuyer is now 40. Lawmakers across the country are finally doing something about it. What comes next?