Housing Supply

Couple watches as two movers loan furniture into back of box truck.

Study: Married People Struggle Least With Housing Costs

Both people who live alone and unmarried partners who live together spend more on housing than married couples.

February 7, 2025 - Redfin

Multifamily wood-frame buildings under construction in Fork, Utah with sunset sky and mountains in background.

As Housing Crisis Continues, Cities Take New Approaches

How U.S. cities are seeking to diversify their funding sources for housing assistance programs and eliminate barriers to housing construction.

February 4, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

"Tourist go home" graffiti on a wall in Barcelona, Spain.

Spain Moves to Regulate Short-Term Rentals

Calls for regulation at the national level have prompted lawmakers to consider limiting tourist rentals amidst a growing housing crisis.

January 30, 2025 - The New York Post

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Washington State Bills Would Boost Housing in Rural Areas

Several proposed laws could make way for more housing development outside the state’s major city centers.

January 29, 2025 - Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business

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Commentary: A New ‘Grand Bargain’ for American Housing

For decades, many U,S, neighborhoods successfully resisted change at the expense of a few neighborhoods sacrificed to mass development. Is there a better way?

January 29, 2025 - Strong Towns

White Waymo autonomous vehicle in parking area in San Francisco, California with Ghirardelli vintage sign in background.

Robotaxi Charging Lots Could Complicate San Francisco Housing Development

Multiple sites slated for housing development are now being turned into charging and storage lots for autonomous vehicles, making housing an unintended victim of the robotaxi revolution.

January 27, 2025 - San Francisco Chronicle

Small home with For Sale sign on green lawn.

Home Prices Continue to Rise Across the Nation

The pandemic’s effects continue to impact housing markets, with formerly affordable cities seeing a steep rise in housing costs.

January 27, 2025 - The New York Post

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Austin Rents Fall for 19th Straight Month

Thanks to a construction boom, the city is no longer the most expensive housing market in Texas.

January 27, 2025 - Governing

Close-up of blue For Sale sign in front of house.

National Survey Shows ‘Severe, Widespread, and Worsening’ Housing Crisis

Mayors from around the country agree that more support is needed at the federal level to strengthen housing assistance programs.

January 26, 2025 - U.S. Conference of Mayors

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Midtown Manhattan Rezoning Proposal Could Yield Almost 10,000 Housing Units

A plan to alter zoning for parts of Midtown would permit new housing and make it easier to convert office buildings to residential units.

January 22, 2025 - The New York Times

Close-up of person holding hand-written "Affordable Homes Now!" sign.

America’s Housing Crisis: Lessons Ignored and Challenges Ahead

A recent study reveals how decades of policy missteps, demographic shifts, and economic forces fueled America’s housing crisis, leaving millions — especially millennials — struggling amid rising demand, racial disparities, and climate-driven emergencies.

January 19, 2025 - USC Today

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Parking Reform Yields New Housing

As more cities eliminate or reduce their minimum parking requirements, the impact on housing supply is coming into focus.

January 16, 2025 - The New York Times

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Repurposing Vacant Schools

Some communities are turning abandoned campuses into offices, art studios, and housing.

January 16, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Workers assembling a modular housing unit.

Modular Workforce Housing Offers a Lifeline for Western Towns

Rapidly rising housing costs are pushing out the residents at the heart of local economies in resort towns across the country.

January 15, 2025 - Marketplace

Colorado flags draped between buildings in downtown Denver, Colorado.

Denver Pauses Multifamily Development in Westside Neighborhoods Amidst Gentrification Concerns

City officials say the pause on permits for redevelopment projects aims to stop the displacement of long-term residents.

January 9, 2025 - Governing

Hillside homes in Berkeley, California.

Berkeley Launches ADU Amnesty Program

Owners of unpermitted accessory dwelling units can bring their units up to code and obtain certificates of compliance without facing penalties.

January 6, 2025 - San Francisco Chronicle

One-story vacant Western-style strip mall with blocked windows.

Six Positive Innovations in Housing From 2024

The year saw some encouraging developments in housing and zoning policies that could alleviate the housing crisis and offer renters and homebuyers more diverse options.

December 30, 2024 - Vox

Brick building with storefronts on ground floor and apartments on two floors above.

Commentary: Residential Vacancies Don’t Outweigh Need for New Housing

The myth that there are plenty of vacant housing units in U.S. cities comes from misconceptions about leasing timelines and developer incentives.

December 29, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

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Planetizen’s Top Urban Planning Books of 2024

Top of mind in 2024 were the far-reaching impacts of climate displacement, zoning as a solution to the housing crisis, and the potential for safer roads and better public transit in American cities.

December 19, 2024 - Planetizen Team

View of top of high-rise apartment building under construction with red and white cranes

Fannie Mae Economists Predict Slow Housing Market in 2025

A December report forecasts a continued “lock-in effect” due to high mortgage rates and a low production of multifamily housing.

December 18, 2024 - Fannie Mae Foundation

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