Here's what got the most reads on our site this week:
Turning "Renewal" into Renaissance: The Transformation of Downtown Rochester
by Austin Maitland | August 15, 2017
After years of neglect, downtown Rochester has found an unexpected ally: residents.
by Joe Cortright | August 14, 2017
Oregon’s DOT seems to be more concerned with making cars go faster than saving lives.
Financing Suburbia: How Government Mortage Policy Determined Where You Live
by Devon Marisa Zuegel | August 16, 2017
On the surface, mortgages appear to be a mostly free market enterprise, but the system masks a huge amount of government intervention.
Strength Test #4: Are accessory dwelling units allowed in your town?
by Rachel Quednau | August 16, 2017
In your town, is an owner of a single family home able to get permission to add a small rental unit onto their property without any real hassle? If not, you've got work to do.
by Rachel Quednau | August 17, 2017
What happens when you fill your city with parking? Lots and lots of low value land, and not much else.
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