Density isn't really the main thing wrt urbanism imo. Urbanism is about creating human connection through positive space. This can happen at all densities, but can only really happen in "urban" places. From rural hamlets to big city courtyards, urbanism is defined by +Space.

When will anything productive happen to this prime real estate? Sad

On the riverfront: ⚽️ Hundreds (ultimately thousands) of new residents ⚽️ A new public park and entertainment spaces ⚽️ A dozen new restaurants ⚽️ $1 billion in private investment Phase one opens this summer and much more is to come. Getting things done in Kansas City.

Cities spend up to two thirds of their budget on police and fire. Fire trucks often determine the design of city streets (yes, really) so more maneuverable, affordable, functional fire trucks are both good fiscal policy and better for public safety.

Moreover, we also have to think about the counterfactual. Without upzoning, cheap old homes will just be renovated or replaced with low-density expensive new homes. We're below the 1.67 threshold, so the stock of cheap homes decreases. Single-family zoning = gentrification. 4/4

Wait. This is huge.

14:52 for the Sophomore at Rockhurst 👀

Stepbacks are overrated.

I'd like to live here

This policy didn't work. KC has a lot of existing housing that will become more affordable if we, quite simply, make easier to build a ton more new market rate housing in the places people want to live.

How is this not more common. In 2022, this activity was one of the great joys of our trip to Europe. This should be a thing in the USA.

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Austin is looking to raise property taxes by 20%. Why? Because they previously capped property taxes. A better solution is to allow property owners to write off the value of improvements while increasing overall tax rates to bring in the same (or more) total revenue.

Congestion pricing is the ozempic of urban traffic and almost every city in America should take it.

5-story scissor stair infill apartment building in Portland. Made possible by a CMR that reduces exit separation distance to 27'-2". NYC allows a 15ft separation by right (no CMR). Maybe follow NYC. Would be a simple reform without triggering the anti-single stair crowd.

Lots of Georgist candidates won in the elections this last week. My favorite is the new Mayor of Seattle. Katie Wilson

Urban planning is actually the easiest thing in the world. Just do this over and over again.

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