The Scourge of Service
When we focus on demand-side approaches to housing affordability, we inevitably tell low income residents that a lack of public services is in their best interest. That’s unacceptable.
Housing for the Homeless
What neighborhoods should be responsible for housing the homeless? Should the neighborhoods that these folks are from be more responsible that others for bearing the weight of shelters?
The Folly of Home Ownership as an Investment
Home ownership can have value – but it doesn’t make sense as an investment strategy. In most areas of life we’re willing to pay more for value, but when it comes to housing, we think we can make a good financial decision and get what we want at the same time.
Historic Preservation: Good or Bad For Communities?
Historic preservation privileges buildings over people. While it might sometimes make sense to protect a historic building at the expense of the local community, no one is served when we pretend the trade-off doesn’t exist.
Canutillo, Texas
Why would a public school district oppose affordable housing? It has to do with the ways in which suburbs are able to draw the benefits of being located near a city without having to spend their tax money to support the larger community.