How Housing Markets Work — and Why They're at a Breaking Point

Housing demand far outstrips supply in many cities.

Housing, Member Post, Top StoryGrant HenningerMay 9, 2018housing market

Homeownership for whom?

The slice of Americans who can afford a home and reap the profits off it is increasingly small. So why is homeownership still a huge mechanism for building wealth?

Housing, Member Post, Top StoryAlex BacaMay 4, 2018housing market

It's Time to Start Paying Attention to What we Claim to Pay Attention to

It’s not enough to celebrate the fun stuff; we also need to confront our challenges.

Member Post, Top StoryArian HorbovetzMay 1, 2018

Risks, Rewards and Return on Investment: Considerations for the Strong Citizen Homebuyer

Here's how one strong citizen approaches the home buying process.

Housing, Member Post, Top StoryMarty WalshApril 24, 2018Risk

Think Big, Work Small

To rebuild Akron, we must think big, but work equally hard on doing the small things extremely well.

Akron, Member Post, Top StoryJason SegedyApril 17, 2018revitalization

Rust Belt Cities Need Investment, not Gentrification Worries

New investment and residential redevelopment is not the enemy of these communities. It is their best friend.

Akron, Member Post, Top StoryJason SegedyApril 6, 2018gentrification

To build a strong town, get the kids involved

If you want a city that appeals to young people, you have to ask them what they want.

#StrongCitizens, Member Post, Top StoryJonathan HolthApril 6, 2018children, community engagement

Choosing a Home for a Resilient Future

Hint: It's not a farmstead in the countryside.

Housing, Member Post, Top StorySteven ShultisApril 5, 2018resilient

Doing The Math: Replacing A Historic Home With Parking

My city wants to bulldoze a historic home for more parking. I did the math on what that would actually cost and how much it would really benefit us.

Parking, Top Story, Member PostBrad O'DonnellMarch 30, 2018

What the Craft Brewing Boom can Teach Other Local Industries: Part 2

The elements that have made craft breweries successful in American small towns could also spell good news for other industries.

Member Post, Top Story, Local FoodMarty WalshMarch 28, 2018local economy, local food, local business

What the Craft Brewing Boom can Teach Other Local Industries: Part 1

How did beer turn the consolidation ship around and what can we learn from craft brewing's success?

Member Post, Local FoodMarty WalshMarch 27, 2018local food, local economy, local business, page highlight

Monorail: A Key Urban Lesson from The Simpsons

Don't let your town be lured in by the big, shiny project. Focus on practical investments you can make to improve your community for the long haul.

Member Post, Top Story, Public TransitArian HorbovetzMarch 27, 2018public transportation

The Adolescence of Urban Revival

Is your city acting like a moody teenager? Take a deep breath and help shepherd it toward adulthood.

Member Post, Top StoryArian HorbovetzMarch 19, 2018revitalization

A City Under Pressure

A small, geographically constrained community considers how to deal with a massive influx of new residents — and how to keep things affordable for everyone in the process.

Housing, Top Story, Member PostShannon GrahamMarch 15, 2018affordable housing, growth, Canada

Portland doesn’t really want to make housing affordable

Actions speak louder than words; blocking new housing will drive up rents.

Housing, Member PostJoe CortrightMarch 14, 2018Portland OR

The Power of the Coffee Shop

Coffee shops are often the perfect spark to ignite downtown rebirth. Here's why.

Member Post, Top Story, Local FoodArian HorbovetzMarch 8, 2018local food, local business, community building

Why we Need Messy Cities

In order to get back to building the kinds of places we love the most, we have to embrace the messy, unpredictable and always-changing nature of life.

Member Post, Urban Design, #ChaoticButSmartKevin KlinkenbergFebruary 27, 2018