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Minneapolis Land Use Reforms Offer a Blueprint for Housing AffordabilityMinneapolis was once among the cities whose zoning policies prevented sufficient housing construction. In the early 2000s, the city maintained strict requirements related to parking, land use, and building height, width, and bulk. Then rising housing costs prompted policymakers to rethink
14 Dec 2024
There are many different ways to address a problem. “The City” engages with approaches centered around community, the environment, and addressing historical inequality. Below is a running list of terms and definitions related to such approaches. All definitions are directly taken from the sources specified. Biophilic design A design approach
14 Dec 2024
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 51.5 percent of all car trips are within a 6-mile radius. Is creating walkable cities as simple as putting workplaces, schools, and other cornerstones of daily life within a walkable radius? And to what degree does transportation play a role? There’
13 Dec 2024