National Links: A 30-Year Trap!
The problems of long mortgages, the difficulty of switching from auto-centric development, health neighborhoods in Mayo Clinic’s new campus plan and more in National Links.
Category: Housing
Two Types of Rent Regulation: Control and Stabilization
There’s been a lot of heat and not enough light in the discourse around rent control and rent stabilization. Here’s a primer on what they’re all about.
Chart of the Day: Supply and Demand in Action
Data show that the most effective form of rent control is the one we’ve already implemented, though in a stop-and-go fashion: build abundant housing.
Mapping Minneapolis’ Post-2040 Plan Duplexes and Triplexes
A geographic visualization of new duplexes and triplexes since the Minneapolis 2040 Plan passed shows what can work — or not — with local regulatory policy.
Observations from a Minnesota Urbanist in Belgium, the Netherlands and Greece
What can three European countries tell us about urban life? A lot: From design to transportation, their towns excel at human-scale development.
Support St. Paul’s Neighborhood Zoning Reform
St. Paul is considering zoning changes to legalize more housing in our neighborhoods. Testify in person on October 4 or email the City Council.
An Old Park and a New Park
Two lesser-known parks provide some interesting contrasts on Wolfie’s May ride through St. Paul. He also encounters spring potholes and interesting new housing.
National Links: Why Do People Live in Cars?
The Bay Area prioritizes funding for trains over buses; national equity push on highway expansion stalls; and more national news.
National Links: Lyft Opting for Profits Over People
Extreme rainfalls overwhelm sewer systems; high housing costs affect the marriage market; and cities are increasingly generic.
Coming Soon to St. Paul: Little Lots
Little attention has been paid to a big proposed change in St. Paul’s zoning code: reducing minimum lot size requirements.