Land Lines July 2016
Features
Boomtowns Are Making Room for Skinny Homes, Granny Flats, and Other Affordable Housing
As housing costs spike in tech hubs and other thriving U.S. markets, three cities are loosening regulations to “restore the missing middle”—permitting internal conversions and medium-density development to create more low and moderate-income housing, foster growth, prevent displacement, and...
Three Flood-Prone Communities Opt for Managed Retreat
Managed retreat is the most unpopular climate adaptation strategy, but after suffering major property loss from hurricanes Irene and Sandy, some home owners in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut chose to sell their properties and move to higher ground. Their experience suggests that buyout...
