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Policy
Steps Toward Reform: Get Past The NIMBY Versus YIMBY War
Housing affordability – when it comes to working households' access to homes near where they work – comes down to the ground, its entitlement, and the first costs and carrying expense of getting title to the dirt.
Land
A Land Reset Can Lower Costs, But It'll Also Take A New Deal With Locals
Innovations to lower building costs will only get builders and developers part of the way to affordability. Disruptive deals to engage local property owners in enlightened self-interest will also need to happen.
Policy
Why Affordable Housing's Negative Feedback Loop Goes On And On
Mail a copy of this Scott Cox 'Letter' to your Local, County, And State elected representatives and agency officials
Land
How To Remap Residential Projects To Avoid Entitlement Risk
As localities seize ever greater powers to stop, stall, or support new home and community development, new approaches to sustained investment in local quality of life may offer ways forward.
Land
More Housing Needed In Cities Or Suburbs? The Answer Is Yes
It's not an either or. Migration and geographical population change statistics support residential investment and development in both dense, downtown urban hubs, as well as greenfield path-of-growth magnets.
Land Use
Policy 11.10.22
Steps Toward Reform: Get Past The NIMBY Versus YIMBY War
Housing affordability – when it comes to working households' access to homes near where they work – comes down to the ground, its entitlement, and the first costs and carrying expense of getting title to the dirt.
Land 09.26.22
A Land Reset Can Lower Costs, But It'll Also Take A New Deal With Locals
Innovations to lower building costs will only get builders and developers part of the way to affordability. Disruptive deals to engage local property owners in enlightened self-interest will also need to happen.
Policy 05.10.22
Why Affordable Housing's Negative Feedback Loop Goes On And On
Mail a copy of this Scott Cox 'Letter' to your Local, County, And State elected representatives and agency officials
Land 04.18.22
How To Remap Residential Projects To Avoid Entitlement Risk
As localities seize ever greater powers to stop, stall, or support new home and community development, new approaches to sustained investment in local quality of life may offer ways forward.
Land 03.28.22
More Housing Needed In Cities Or Suburbs? The Answer Is Yes
It's not an either or. Migration and geographical population change statistics support residential investment and development in both dense, downtown urban hubs, as well as greenfield path-of-growth magnets.