London urbanism, planning, transport, housing and public realm news with source-aware context.
A narrow Seattle City Council vote to restrict city‑level planning appeals has drawn attention to the perennial question in London: how to…
Read updateAs London grapples with a persistent housing shortage and escalating costs, the city of Ithaca, New York, is implementing a comprehensive zoning…
Read updateMinneapolis's approach to zoning and housing density, which has reportedly helped stabilise rents amidst population growth, offers potential insights for similar challenges…
Read updateNew legislation in Massachusetts aims to accelerate housing development by simplifying the process for obtaining variances, a move intended to unlock the…
Read updateA significant housing reform bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has become law in the United States following the President's…
Read updateA year after implementing significant zoning changes, Tacoma has experienced a substantial increase in housing permits, indicating a positive response to relaxed…
Read updateThis column examines the arguments for and against a comprehensive reform of London's zoning regulations, exploring how a more flexible approach could…
Read updateA new state law intended to boost accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction in Massachusetts has produced fewer new homes than anticipated, with…
Read updateA new report highlights significant progress in Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) plan, five years after its adoption. The initiative aims to…
Read updateA recent editorial in *The Urbanist* addresses being labelled a "builders' media mouthpiece" by *The Seattle Times*, revealing deeper tensions and differing…
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