Transportation Funding Debate: Key Facts and Insights
Introduction Transportation infrastructure is the physical framework that supports the movement of people and goods across a country. This framework includes roads, highways, bridges, airports, public transit systems, and more. Building and maintaining efficient transportation infrastructure is essential for a strong economy, from stocking grocery store shelves to work commutes. However, transportation infrastructure in the […]
Pros and Cons of the New York City Rent Stabilization Act
Background The New York City Rent Stabilization Act, established in 1969, primarily involves two key stakeholder groups: landlords and tenants, with a particular focus on middle and low-income residents of New York City. This act institutes a rent stabilization system, which is a form of rent regulation designed to control the annual increases in rent […]
Pros and Cons of Oregon’s Senate Bill 608 (Statewide Rent Control)
Background Oregon’s Senate Bill 608 passed in 2019 and established statewide rent regulation. The legislation includes a seven percent cap on rent increases (plus inflation) in a given year as well as specific tenant protections, such as limits on no-cause evictions. SB 608 is often described as “statewide rent control,” but the law resembles rent […]
Pros and Cons of Expanding Wildfire-Resistant Housing Initiatives
California Assembly Bill 38, signed into law by Governor Newsom in 2019, addresses the issue of home fire safety by enhancing the resilience of housing communities located in high fire severity zones. AB-38 requires the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to develop and administer […]
How is Green Gentrification Furthering Disparities in Urban Renewal?
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Homelessness in Austin, Texas
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Homelessness and COVID-19 in the United States
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The CARES Act
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Smart Growth and Green Construction Policies’ Impact on Housing
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Smart Growth Implementation at the Local Level
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