Land Lines January 2020
Features
Influential Minneapolis Policy Shift Links Affordability, Equity
A new citywide ban on single-family zoning mandates density and multifamily housing in Minneapolis — and addresses the enduring effects of a century of regulations that discriminated against communities of color.
Cities Are Investing in Green Infrastructure—Should Developers Help Foot the Bill?
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, cities are discovering the benefits of implementing green infrastructure. The question now is how to pay for it.
How Municipalities Are Navigating the Changing Retail Landscape
For decades, shopping malls have been a major source of local property and sales tax revenue. But with malls across the country losing tenants and the media proclaiming a retail apocalypse, local governments are trying on some new ideas for size.
