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Steps Toward Reform: Get Past The NIMBY Versus YIMBY War

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.

A Land Reset Can Lower Costs, But It'll Also Take A New Deal With Locals

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.

Why Affordable Housing's Negative Feedback Loop Goes On And On

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

How To Remap Residential Projects To Avoid Entitlement Risk

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.

More Housing Needed In Cities Or Suburbs? The Answer Is Yes

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.

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Steps Toward Reform: Get Past The NIMBY Versus YIMBY War

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.

A Land Reset Can Lower Costs, But It'll Also Take A New Deal With Locals

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.

Why Affordable Housing's Negative Feedback Loop Goes On And On

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

How To Remap Residential Projects To Avoid Entitlement Risk

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.

More Housing Needed In Cities Or Suburbs? The Answer Is Yes

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

Steps Toward Reform: Get Past The NIMBY Versus YIMBY War

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.

A Land Reset Can Lower Costs, But It'll Also Take A New Deal With Locals

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.

Why Affordable Housing's Negative Feedback Loop Goes On And On

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

How To Remap Residential Projects To Avoid Entitlement Risk

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.

More Housing Needed In Cities Or Suburbs? The Answer Is Yes

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.