Patrick Sisson
Senior Reporter
A Chicago expat living in Los Angeles, Patrick Sisson writes about urbanism, cities, transportation, and architecture, examining how these themes help shape culture and urban life. He writes a weekly column called Property Lines that spotlights community development, real estate trends, and hot housing markets across the country. Send tips and topics his way, and follow him on Twitter @patrickcsisson. His work has previously appeared on The Verge, Racked, Pitchfork, Dwell, and Wax Poetics.
Why hospitals want to invest in affordable housing
The Healthcare Anchor Network believes better housing is a great investment in health and community wellness.
Why boomers, not millennials, are fueling the urban apartment surge
Wealthy empty nesters looking to downsize are flocking to high-rises; in an aging nation, it’s only the start.
Housing discrimination, hate crimes on the rise in U.S., says report
Nation faces "unprecedented attack" on fair housing, according to National Fair Housing Alliance.
After WeWork’s giant crash, what’s next for landlords?
As WeWork tries to change direction, building owners weigh their options
Houston, famed for sprawl, bets on growing up
Apartments and walkable urbanism are finding favor in the Texan metro.
How climate change creates a ‘new abnormal’ for the real estate market
A new report from the San Francisco Federal Reserve underscores how climate shifts create big investment and economic risks.
Why Kanye West used a remote crater in the desert as the set for his new film
Artist James Turrell’s masterpiece, Roden Crater, serves as the backdrop for Jesus is King.
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Property Lines
A weekly column that dives into real estate trends and hot housing markets across the country
New bill aims to counter alarming rise in pedestrian deaths with funding for safer streets
The bipartisan Vision Zero Act would steer highway funds towards programs for safer transit.
Can autonomous scooters solve sidewalk clutter?
Tortoise believes its tech can help reposition scooters and make micromobility more efficient.