Topic – Housing
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James A. Bacon
Do Americans prefer sprawl?
Do American households really prefer “sprawl” development?
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Homeownership rates connected to unemployment rates
Could homeownership be bad?
Though it has long been perceived as sign of economic security, some economists are finding that high homeownership rates may be perverting the market.
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Houston City Council approves changes to Chapter 42 development regulations
Houston is now one zone
The City of Houston will no longer have an "urban" and "suburban" zone, as City Council passed a large suite of changes to Chapter 42 development regulations.
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Galveston closer to rebuilding public housing
After being destroyed by Ike
Rebuilding the public housing facilities that were destroyed by Hurricane Ike has been controversial, but Galveston City Council has moved the process forward.
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The need for age-friendly suburbs
We should care for our seniors
Aging of the US population and our current over abundance of inaccessible low density housing indicates need to retrofit suburbs to be livable for seniors.
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Densifying Denver
After years of sprawl
Following a flurry of transit-oriented development, the city of Denver is moving away from suburban sprawl and toward denser more sustainable communities.
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Home values rise with access to transit
A strong link
Highlighting market trends in Chicago, a new study reinforces the idea that transit access adds value to homes.
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