Dr. Patricia Tice is a transportation engineer, planner, researcher and self-proclaimed geek. She talks about her research into human behavior, as well as the role of human interaction and LEGO in urban design. (Transcript included.)
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When we recognize the housing crisis as a systems and strategy problem, we realize that there is no shortage of things cities can do right now to address it.
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Instead of relegating walkability to college campuses and tourist towns, let’s embrace it as a key to community strength.
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Charlotte, North Carolina, is in the middle of a housing crisis. Churches are stepping up to help.
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It comes down to stewardship, empathy, and humility.
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Some call it watered down, others call it overreach. But there’s no denying this new Texas bill nudges housing policy in the right direction.
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Iowa’s new ADU law puts power in the hands of homeowners, not just developers—and makes it easier for grandma to stay close to home.
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It’s time to make the beloved housing solution that turned Chicago into a bustling, modern city legal again.
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City staff in Harrisonburg, Virginia, are embracing a process of co-creation with the public they serve. Here’s what that means.
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Portland’s zoning overhaul is producing what every city says it wants: more homes people can actually afford.
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In Portland, Oregon one neighbor’s DIY device is quietly collecting the kind of street data cities can’t ignore—and that neighbors have known all along.
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Instead of waiting for someone else to fix their community’s transit problems, this group of local advocates took initiative with something simple—and powerful.
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Chuck sits down with New York Times housing and development reporter Conor Dougherty to discuss his recent viral article, “Why America Should Sprawl.” (Audio, text, and video formats available.)
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Abundance looks to reform from above. We think you shouldn’t wait for permission.
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Tactical urbanism is changing the way we approach city-building—here are five studies, toolkits, and guides to help you get started where you live.
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Vignesh Swaminathan is an engineer, transportation planner, and content creator with over 1.7 million followers. He explains how he works with quick-build projects, intersection design, and social media to make cities stronger. (Transcript included.)
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John Gall’s home sits at the base of a T-intersection—a spot where, in theory, drivers are supposed to turn either left or right. But that’s not what keeps happening.
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In Lawrence, Indiana, a new housing task force is turning local tools into real solutions to tackle the town’s growing housing crisis head-on.
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From school integration to budget reform, Rick Cole has spent his life encouraging cities to meet their residents’ needs in smart and sustainable ways. Here's his advice for city officials.
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Danny Wind is a Local Conversation leader and Regional Transportation Commission member from California. Danny discusses their Open Street Map Project, which gives people a space to share the everyday challenges they face. (Transcript included.)
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