All We Need Is Enteignen for Socio-Technical Breakthroughs
Berlin’s DWE movement seeks to make housing a permanent public good. The Twin Cities and Berlin show potential for radical change, if we learn from the past.
Tag Archives: housing
Mixed-Use Housing: Why Is It So Hard?
Mixed-use housing has a ton of benefits, so why don’t we see it more often? Let’s dive into the challenges.
National Links: A Good Day to Superblock
A roundup of stories covering redesign of cities for pedestrians, the physical and mental effects of commuting, building housing on federal land and more.
Minneapolis’ Natural Upzoning Experiment
The Minneapolis 2040 plan helps fill the “missing middle” housing shortage, and while the new buildings themselves may not be large the numbers add up.
What New Statewide Polling Teaches Us About Housing and Land Use Policy
A survey of registered voters shows that Minnesotans prioritize housing affordability — and support the state Legislature acting on housing and land use policy.
Zoning Reform Takes a Positive First Step at the Legislature
The Twin Cities have been on the forefront of pro-housing land use and zoning policy. Will the Minnesota legislature join the movement?
Spreadsheets vs. Intuition: How to Choose a Neighborhood
How do you choose a neighborhood to move to? Ian and Tim took very different approaches; did they both end up in places they like?
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.
In St. Paul, Zoning Discourse Has Developed for the Better
As St. Paul considers allowing more neighborhood-scale density, thoughtful and informed policy questions have replaced unproductive fear mongering.
Walk the Talk: Promote Housing, Weigh in on What Matters
Where should the 3rd Precinct station go? How can you advocate for equitable housing or pedestrian dignity? Get engaged and learn more.