There Are 10,000 Cities on Planet Earth. Half Didn’t Exist 40 Years …
Feb 12, 2020 · “Towns are misunderstood orphans that were lost in translation,” says Dijkstra. While “town” versus “city” is a clearly understood distinction in English, he says that Dutch, …
Using Vacant Commercial Spaces As Affordable Artist Studios Is a …
Jul 22, 2024 · Since the pandemic, large swaths of office space across the United States have sat vacant. The downtown areas and other commercial centers that have enjoyed the built-in …
Meet the Bill To Ban Hedge Funds From Owning Single-Family …
Mar 28, 2024 · While the overall ownership of single-family homes by private equity remains relatively small, a 2022 report by MetLife estimated that by 2030, 7.6 million single-family …
Building Better Cities - Urban Transportation and Housing News
Follow top urban news headlines and discover how cities can be reimagined as truly inclusive. Next City publishes stories on solutions to pressing urban issues.
Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Anti-Displacement …
Next City seeks a talented journalist for a two-year reporting fellowship examining the issue of gentrification and displacement in American cities. In this role, you will pitch and report news …
Here’s How Philadelphia’s First Guaranteed Income Program Is …
Jan 25, 2023 · The Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) and City of Philadelphia are touting the success of PHLHousing Plus, a guaranteed income program …
Rethinking Streets to Drive Commerce and Connection – Not Just …
Jan 12, 2024 · In the heart of American cities big and small, the way we view our streets is changing. Long recognized globally for our absolute embrace of car culture, Americans are …
The Making Of Co-op City, America’s Biggest Housing Co-op
Oct 20, 2022 · Co-op City in the Bronx is the size of a small city — as well as a decades old housing co-op and an island of comparative affordability. How did it come about? Annemarie …
History of Gentrification in America: A Timeline | Next City
1993. Under the influence of real estate industry lobbyists, New York State legislators pass into law several loopholes, including one that allows NYC landlords to flip rent-stabilized …
Why the ‘Greening’ of Vacant Land Is a Smart Long-Term ... - Next …
Jul 2, 2018 · Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from The Empty House Next Door: Understanding and Reducing Vacancy and Hypervacancy in the United States (Lincoln …