I think the most useful way to think about NIMBYism is as a neighborhood-centered phenomenon. When people shop for homes, they shop for specific, physical features of a dwelling, of course, but mainly they shop for neighborhoods. The quality of neighborhood amenities — interpreted broadly … [Read more...]
Econ 101 And The Missing Middle
HUD has released 2015 building permit tallies. Austin’s tallies for 2015:Single Family Units: 2,846 Duplex units: 326 Units in 3-4 unit buildings: 30 Units in 5+ unit buildings: 6,890This bipolar split is typical of American cities. Some cities build more single-family than … [Read more...]