2020 Election
Coverage of the 2020 presidential election—housing, infrastructure, and transportation take center stage.
Amy Klobuchar just released a housing plan. Here’s what’s in it
It’s sweeping in scope, but scant on details
Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren want to force cities to adopt YIMBY policies. Can they?
They have plans to try, but it’s unclear how effective they’d be.
Trump wants to deregulate local zoning. Housing advocates are skeptical
HUD Secretary Ben Carson, a professed YIMBY, will chair a council to study exclusionary land-use laws
Democrats are proposing a renters tax credit. Would it help or hurt renters?
It’s become a key component of Democratic housing plans, but experts say it could drive rents up further.
Affordable housing for minimum wage workers doesn’t exist
In 99 percent of U.S. counties, minimum wage can’t get you an affordable one-bedroom rental.
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In Bill de Blasio’s New York, buses and safe streets play second fiddle to parking
As New York City’s mayor seeks a promotion to the highest office in the land, it’s worth exploring his approach to how we get around
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Mayor Bill de Blasio is running for president
De Blasio, who is in his final term as mayor, made the announcement after months of uncertainty
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Joe Biden taps Philly for presidential campaign headquarters
A campaign kickoff rally will be held Saturday at the Art Museum.
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How Bill de Blasio’s housing record stacks up to his ‘working people’ platform
Housing issues have dogged New York City’s mayor since day one of his administration
How Mayor Pete used good urbanism to revitalize South Bend
Behind the Rust Belt renaissance overseen by the Dem hopeful is a focus on placemaking and development policies.