"Like today," Charles Wolfe writes, "planning activities of a century ago sought improved residential quality, including a scheme which correlated scaled streets according to use, local stores, the community school, parks, playgrounds, open space, and social interaction among neighbors." Th
Op-Ed: Utopian Thinking Poses Continued Dangers for Urbanists
Study Casts Doubt on Streetcars' Ability to Spur Development
According to a report on two "pioneer cities" of the streetcar revival, "simply laying down trolley tracks to replace buses won’t bring development to those places unless ot
Previewing NYC's Next Big Megadevelopment
Describing Sunnyside Yard as "a grayed-out zone in the heart of western Queens, a walled-off, whale-shaped expanse with its tail in Long Island City and its snout nuzzling Woodside," Justin Davidson gives us a taste of what's to come as New York City mulls plans to cover the entire si
Experiences Designed Into Suburban Developments
Katherine Shaver reports that developers are focusing on "experience" as a draw for residents and visitors. "It’s the latest buzzword among developers seeking to transform automobile-centric inner suburbs into walkable urban hubs."
Asian, Australian Property Markets Begin to Cool
Controversy Erupts Over Sidewalk Labs Development Plans in Toronto
Philadelphia Could Hit the Brakes on Housing
"There is little doubt that Philadelphia's relentless housing boom (fueled by the 10-year property tax abatement) has run roughshod over some neighborhoods, destroying cherished architecture, driving up prices, and pushing out the poor and elderly," Inga Saffron writes.
The Demonization of Developers
Philadelphia Mayor Vetoes Several Development-Related Bills
How Housing Fared in 2019
"Housing is a national issue now," Jared Brey declares in a link-rich overview of housing beat highlights from 2019.
Future of Massive S.F. Bay Area Housing Project Uncertain Due to Labor Dispute
"A high-stakes dispute between unions and the developer of the Concord Naval Weapons Station is threatening to derail the [San Francisco] Bay Area’s biggest housing project, a 13,000-unit redevelopment of the former mili
The High Costs of Housing Development: It's Complicated
Jenny Schuetz lays out both sides of one of the core debates in planning in 2020:
Shipping Delays Causing Construction Slowdown
"When it comes to obtaining building materials, real estate developers often buy globally, not locally. But as the coronavirus spreads across the world, bringing countries to a standstill, the lack of access to overseas supplies is sending jitters through the construction industry," writes C. J.
The 3 Types of Developers and Why the Difference Matters
Daniel Herriges shares a schema that can help people understand the world of real estate development—namely, that not all developers are alike.