According to the United States Census, prior to the pandemic, half of all businesses in the U.S. were home based and nearly eight million people worked primarily from home…but according to urban planners, this is illegal!?
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As working from home grows in popularity, where does that leave downtowns that have prioritized their land for office space—and what does this all say about how we should think about neighborhood design?
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The Reckless Driver™ narrative reaches a whole new level of absurdity, associating reckless driving with failure to vaccinate against COVID-19.
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This guide will take you through short-term and long-term strategies for downtown and Main Street recovery in the wake (and midst) of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A smaller population does not necessarily result in more affordable housing for those looking for it. But why?
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Americans drove less during the early months of pandemic, yet traffic fatalities increased—and have yet to go back down. And the “official” explanations for it are completely wrong.
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COVID has enabled us to get some “disaster relief” for the housing crisis. But what about when the pandemic is over?
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You can’t just turn off the world supply chain, then turn it back on again and expect it to work properly.
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You don’t have to move into a condo or apartment tower to support—and experience the benefits of—smart urban growth.
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How will we deal with the overseas energy crisis as it spreads beyond Europe’s borders?
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Schools across the U.S. are experiencing a bus driver shortage, but the root cause of this issue has less to do with the COVID pandemic than one might think.
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What makes a successful entrepreneur? How can your city encourage more entrepreneurs to step up and put their ideas into action? Check out this free how-to guide for the answers.
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Learn how Lockport, Illinois, helped its small businesses get back on their feet during the pandemic…using rubber duckies!
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The eviction moratorium is going to end, and when it does, we face the prospect of mass evictions throughout the country. Let's talk about what that means and what it says about our housing system.
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COVID has changed the way people think about the future of office work. What does this mean for office-heavy downtowns?
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If we want to have meaningful conversations about "the economy" and how it affects everyday people, then our focus needs to shift from macro to local.
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The shift to remote work is prompting people to move away from cities. What are the long-term implications of this “urban shuffle”?
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In an era of remote work, which cities are more likely than others to attract talent?
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In 2020, towns and cities were tested in profound ways by a global pandemic and social unrest. What effect will it have on communities going forward?
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Here are the immediate steps every community should be taking to respond to the pandemic.
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