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The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth
Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.
Policy
This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria
Missing middle housing advocates focus on new construction but give little attention to how repurposing existing buildings can be a solution. A redevelopment of an old college building in New York City's Brooklyn offers an example of how it can be done.
Architecture
AI Crushes Missing-Middle Time And Cost Curves Toward Affordability
Developing multifamily rental and for-sale properties takes time — sometimes years -- depending on a labyrinth of zoning rules and the whims of local jurisdictions.
Leadership
Rick Lawson Joins TBD: Stories That Shape Housing’s Future
Rick Lawson brings deep historical insight and a solutions-driven approach to housing’s toughest challenges. His work connects past policies to today’s affordability, zoning, and development realities, offering strategic leaders invaluable perspective.
Policy
'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth
Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.
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Policy 04.04.25
The Showdown In Nashville: A Missing Middle Moment Of Truth
Nashville's planning department recommended modestly increasing density to help meet housing demands, but the effort quickly ignited fierce local opposition. The local battle underscores sweeping national tensions between growth and neighborhood preservation.
Policy 04.02.25
This Missing Middle Adaptive Reuse Project Can Play In Peoria
Missing middle housing advocates focus on new construction but give little attention to how repurposing existing buildings can be a solution. A redevelopment of an old college building in New York City's Brooklyn offers an example of how it can be done.
Architecture 04.01.25
AI Crushes Missing-Middle Time And Cost Curves Toward Affordability
Developing multifamily rental and for-sale properties takes time — sometimes years -- depending on a labyrinth of zoning rules and the whims of local jurisdictions.
Leadership 02.21.25
Rick Lawson Joins TBD: Stories That Shape Housing’s Future
Rick Lawson brings deep historical insight and a solutions-driven approach to housing’s toughest challenges. His work connects past policies to today’s affordability, zoning, and development realities, offering strategic leaders invaluable perspective.
Policy 02.21.25
'Missing Middle' Gains Ground As Localities Face Housing Dearth
Washington state’s sweeping zoning reform signals momentum for restoring housing options that were once common but have since been zoned out of existence. As home prices soar and housing shortages deepen, localities face legal hurdles and community pushback as they strive to add density solutions.
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