Can Atlanta end single-family zoning?
That's just one of the proposals put forth by a new initiative that outlines policy-based solutions for affordable and equitable growth in one of the US's fastest-growing metropolises.
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The UK rediscovers its love of urban agriculture
As the country wrestles with renewed coronavirus restrictions, many are finding solace in allotment gardens. In some cities, applications for them have spiked an incredible 700%.
Everyone wants to save local businesses, but what about chains?
Even before Covid, small businesses were closing in many cities. Some communities are now debating whether to put limits on chain stores.
The next challenge for Austin’s transit plan: Delivering on its equity pledge
The Texas capital wants to show that it can build light rail while protecting nearby communities at risk of displacement.
French cities aim to make housing more secure in the midst of the pandemic
France is experimenting with rent controls to better protect inhabitants and make its housing markets more sustainable.
‘People just look in the window’: Naples’ smallest homes blur the line between public and private
Covid-19 has amplified the structural problems with these tiny apartments as daily life spills out into the street.
Intergenerational home sharing lowers rent and increases happiness
Programmes that match seniors with students increase the supply of affordable housing while decreasing both living costs and social isolation.
Biodiversity activists in the UK are calling for a new urban-planning designation
"Rewilding" places nature at the centre of urban development.
What the pandemic means for NYC’s controversial waterfront rezonings
Developers of projects throughout the city have clashed with neighbourhood activists who fear that rezoning will exacerbate gentrification trends already under way.
What it looks like for a small town to become an EcoDistrict
EcoDistricts are a hyper-local model of urban planning focused on equity and environmental justice. The certification process can take years, and it's not always obvious what's changed.
Using public space to support democracy
Outdoor phone-banking and voting booths are helping to foster civic engagement as US cities adapt to a Covid-19 election season.
Houston’s bid for park equity
The city often ranks among the top ten most unequal metro areas in the US, but since 2012, it has been building one of the most extensive – and equitable – networks of parks and greenways in the country.
Madrid mourns the humble serviette
With a Covid-era ban now in place, this seemingly banal item has unexpectedly become one of Spain’s most notable and high-profile cultural victims of the pandemic to date.
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