Top Stories from the Week (July 31-August 4, 2017)

Here's what topped the charts on our site this week:

Grassy Lawns Should not be Mandatory

by Dan Malouff | July 31, 2017

Grassy lawns exist to prove you’re not a peasant. It’s time to let that status symbol die.

The Elephant not in the Room

by Charles Marohn | July 31, 2017

We can battle with stats and studies, but we'll be much more effective advocates when we get beyond logic and reason.

What does gentrification really mean?

by Kea Wilson | August 2, 2017

Everyone seems to have an opinion on gentrification. But what does the word actually mean?

How Luxury Housing Becomes Affordable

by Joe Cortright | August 3, 2017

Build expensive new “luxury” apartments, and wait a few decades.

(Top photo by Jerry Kiesewetter)


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