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A focus on ‘missing middle’ housing: The plans feature housing that is fairly high density but not high rise — a combination of "row houses" between 2-4 stories high, and apartment buildings going up to 8 stories. This is the type of neighborhood that makes up the most beloved places in the world. Places like Amsterdam, Venice, Santa Monica, Lake... See more

Zoning is losing its power. New ventures are able to reach a meaningful scale before regulators (and competitors) react. The boundaries between different uses are blurring, with people lodging in apartment buildings, living in hotels, working in restaurants and retail malls, and sleeping or socializing at the office.

This is one of those stories that could only happen in California: 1. Mayor of Los Angeles issues an executive directive making it fast & easy to build 100% affordable housing. 2. She doesn’t include any new public money in the order, so it’s supposed to just be a fake messaging... See more

DC’s relative success can be traced to a few decisions made decades ago. In the 1970s, policymakers in Arlington County made a decision to adopt what’s known as ‘transit-oriented development planning’ ahead of the opening of DC’s Metro Orange Line, which runs between Arlington and Prince George County, Maryland (via DC). Arlington policymakers... See more

Homes of Kevin and Mira Nakashima, children of George Nakashima. Photos via The New York Times https://t.co/VTs5uTh6eL