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September 24, 2026

Inclusionary Housing: One Tool, Not One Size Fits All

September 24, 2026

Inclusionary Housing: One Tool, Not One Size Fits All

As communities across the country grapple with rising housing costs, local leaders are looking for ways to expand the supply of housing that is affordable to lower- and moderate-income households.…
September 14, 2026

Income Inequality Drives Home Price Growth

September 14, 2026

Income Inequality Drives Home Price Growth

Home values have surged over the past decade, but appreciation varies significantly across markets. In general, economic theory would suggest that metro areas with stronger housing demand experience faster home…

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Inclusionary Housing: One Tool, Not One Size Fits All
September 24, 2026

Inclusionary Housing: One Tool, Not One Size Fits All

As communities across the country grapple with rising housing costs, local leaders are looking for ways to expand the supply of housing that is affordable to lower- and moderate-income households. Inclusionary housing or inclusionary zoning is often discussed as a key tool for expanding housing options. At a high level, inclusionary housing policies link the […]
Income Inequality Drives Home Price Growth
September 14, 2026

Income Inequality Drives Home Price Growth

Home values have surged over the past decade, but appreciation varies significantly across markets. In general, economic theory would suggest that metro areas with stronger housing demand experience faster home price growth than metro areas with lower demand. However, this analysis finds that regional income inequality is an important driver of home price growth and […]
October 15, 2019

All in the Family: The New Multigenerational Household

In recent years, particularly since the Great Recession, multigenerational living has been on the rise across the country. Economic and demographic factors are the primary reasons why more people are living in multigenerational settings. These factors will continue to shape the market for homes that can accommodate multiple generations, whether homes with separate living areas […]
September 30, 2019

Rent Control is Back Again

In February, Oregon became the first state to enact statewide rent control. In September, California followed with its own statewide rent cap.  Only the District of Columbia and three other states—Maryland, New Jersey and New York—currently have localities with some type of rent control.  However, as housing affordability challenges continue unabated, advocates in many parts […]
September 10, 2019

Student Loan Debt and Homeownership

Americans currently owe a collective $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. More than two-thirds of people who attended college have student loan debt. In 2017, the average student had about $40,000 in debt, more than double the average amount in 2000.  There are countless articles in the popular media about the impact that growing student […]
September 5, 2019

Pop-up Urbanism

The idea of a “pop-up” is not new, but has been rapidly trending the past decade. As a young adult living in a metropolitan area, pop-up stores, bars, and events, seem to be a common occurrence. I have even visited a few myself. In the planning field we have seen this flexible concept, transform into […]
June 28, 2019

OK Google – Can Employers Help Solve the Housing Crisis?

When we work with local communities, we typically hear from elected officials, local government staff and affordable housing advocates  about how important it is to “engage the business community” on the issue of affordable housing.  Bringing employers to the table around meeting housing needs is critical for several reasons.  Perhaps most compelling for them is […]
June 5, 2019

Local Solutions in Action: Shared Equity Homeownership

The Local Solutions in Action series highlights strategies for expanding housing options and increasing housing affordability. The focus is on land use, zoning, financial and other regulatory tools that are available to cities, counties and towns that can be used to meet the housing needs of their residents and workforce. Shared Equity Homeownership Shared equity […]