2019June
"Every NIMBY’s Speech at a Public Hearing"
Friends, neighbors, it’s good to see all of you. I know you, you know me, and just seeing all of your faces at this city council meeting reminds me why I love living in this town. Because I feel comforted by stasis and regularity, both fed by ignorance, and which combine to perpetuate injustice.
...More"West Oakland readies for massive, transit-oriented apartment complex"
“…Unlike some mega-projects in Oakland, the Kirkham Street venture has received little opposition, city staff said.
That is partly because the development is being built on a vacant lot, but also because city staff say they have been working closely with the developer, Panoramic Interests, to meet the community’s needs…”
...More"Another housing myth debunked: Neighborhood price effects of new apartments"
New research shows new apartments drive down rents in their immediate neighborhood, disproving the myth of “induced demand” for housing
If you’re a housing supply skeptic, there’s one pet theory that you’ve been able to hang your hat on, in the face of a barrage of evidence that increasing the supply of housing helps hold down, or even drive down rents.
...More"‘It’s a miracle’: Helsinki’s radical solution to homelessness"
Finland is the only EU country where homelessness is falling. Its secret? Giving people homes as soon as they need them – unconditionally
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