Should California Bring Back Redevelopment Agencies?

Eight years ago redevelopment agencies were abolished in California. Are they making a comeback...and, if so, is that a good thing? In the final podcast of 2019, Chuck Marohn is joined by Steven Greenhut and Mike Madrid for a roundtable discussion on the resurgence of these controversial agencies.

Podcast, Marohn, Top StoryStrong TownsDecember 18, 2019podcast, redevelopment, redevelopment agencies, blight, regional gathering, california

What single conversation does SoCal need to have most? We want to hear from you.

We’re just days away from our special episode of Upzoned Live: SoCal edition. Help us pick our topic.

Top StoryStrong TownsDecember 3, 2019regional gathering, upzoned, podcast, california

A Real-World Look at How Rent Control Hurts Tenants

California recently passed a bill that is supposed to help tenants facing soaring rents. Here’s how it could have the opposite effect—not only hurting renters but making the state’s housing crisis even worse.