[this is a pilot for a regular weekly series rounding-up the week's happenings in the world of Market Urbanism. I'd love to get your feedback in the comments or contact us directly. If the response is positive, we'll continue it.]1. Here at Market Urbanism, Scott Beyer wrote about … [Read more...]
Urban[ism] Legend: The Free Market Can’t Provide Affordable Housing
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Over at Greater Greater Washington, Ms. Cheryl Cort attempts to temper expectations of what she calls the “libertarian view (a more right-leaning view in our region)” on affordable housing. It is certainly reassuring to see the cosmopolitan left and the pro-market right begin to warm to the … [Read more...]
Only 2 Ways to Fight Gentrification (you’re not going to like one of them)
Gentrification is the result of powerful economic forces. Those who misunderstand the nature of the economic forces at play, risk misdirecting those forces. Misdirection can exasperate city-wide displacement. Before discussing solutions to fighting gentrification, it is important to accept that … [Read more...]
On the Mixing of Incompatible Uses and Incumbency
I noticed an interestingly ironic thing today.The usual argument for the necessity of use-based zoning is that it protects homeowners in residential area from uses that would potentially create negative externalities - ie: smelting factory, garbage dump, or Sriracha factory.Urban Economics … [Read more...]
Planned Manufacturing Districts: Planning the Life Out of Districts
They are called different things in different cities, but they are similar in form and intent among the cities where they are found. For simplicity's sake, a Planned Manufacturing District (PMD), as they are called in Chicago, is an area of land, defined by zoning, that prohibits residential … [Read more...]
Join us in Brooklyn for Jane’s Walk 2014
In addition to Sandy's traditional walks in Brooklyn Heights, I will be hosting a walk through Downtown Brooklyn preceding Sandy's Sunday walk.Here's a link to my walk, although they mistakenly listed it for Saturday morning instead of Sunday morning. Hopefully, they can fix this, because I … [Read more...]
Market Urbanist Meetup [Manhattan Edition] March 22, 2014
Market Urbanists will be gathering again in New York City for an informal meet up. Last year, we explored the fascinating ethnic neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This year, we'll meet in Midtown Manhattan, where some ethnic enclaves are nestled amongst towers and bustling streets.Come … [Read more...]
NYC Market Urbanism Meetup Sunday, April 21
Anthony Ling of Rendering Freedom fame will be visiting New York from Brazil this weekend. We've planned a meetup in Williamsburg Brooklyn at 5:30 pm this Sunday, April 21. (venue to be determined) Come meet Anthony and some of the Market Urbanism crew. All are welcome.Hope to see you … [Read more...]