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Another Reason We Have a Housing Crisis? Highways!

In urban neighborhoods — especially Black ones — land once set aside for homes was decimated for car drivers.

September 18, 2024

Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities

America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands.

August 26, 2024

What the Defeat of the Minneapolis 2040 Land Use Reform Means for the Rest of America

Minneapolis 2040 has been called America's leading YIMBY success story. Now, it's becoming its greatest tragedy.

September 18, 2023

Talking Headways Podcast: Better Land Use Reduces Transportation Emissions!

Sure, you know the importance of land use in reducing travel and emissions — but how do you do it? That's the question we'll address today.

September 14, 2023

Five Things Missing In The Built Environment For Families With Young Children

Too often, U.S. cities aren't designed with the needs of young children and their caregivers in mind. Here's how to change that.

June 16, 2023