Lori Laughlin was just sentenced to 2 months in jail. Earlier this year, the Manhattan DA recommended one year jail for a man who stole cough syrup and toothpaste from a Duane Reade. There are two systems of justice in this county and this is yet another example.

Racism in philanthropic giving isn't restricted to US grantmaking. It's embedded in our imperialistic international development funding practices that prioritize white leadership. #trustlocalexperience #shiftpower #endimperialism theguardian.com/global-develop…

As if promoting SF zoning wasn't bad enough, Trump's taxes on Canadian lumber are further driving up home prices. Calling import taxes 'tariffs' hides that we consumers end up paying for them. #weneedmorehousing #buildbabybuild #conservativehypocrisy nahbnow.com/2020/09/lumber…

My team's new report is out today investigating the process for passing and implementing land use reforms that enable more housing production. Check it out: urban.org/research/publi…

In looking at ADU reforms in DC and Portland, we found four lessons for planners who want to change land-use laws to deliver more equitable housing: urban.org/urban-wire/fou…

Overcrowding from a lack of affordability (not density) is the killer. "By not allowing safe forms of density-think apartments and townhouses-we forced millions of [residents] into living conditions perfectly calibrated to spread the coronavirus." ocregister.com/2021/01/21/spr…

Short brief out with Corianne Payton Scally Laudan Aron & Kathy Pettit on how philanthropic funders can explore mutual accountability with their grantees to advance equity and change community development systems. Hint: it takes innovative commitments by both. urban.org/research/publi…

Equitable community engagement and development can seed systems change that supports long-term health and well-being within communities. Listen to Urban Institute’s podcast exploring how one initiative put equity into practice. urbn.is/3x2i1TR

The community-based development sector has grown steadily in revenues & assets over time, but there are signs of financial stress. Explore the first findings from Urban Institute & @NACEDAtweets’ Grounding Values study: urbn.is/3Q4dWGb

Does allowing for increased housing density lead to greater affordability? See the answer in our new journal article journals.sagepub.com/eprint/65SYMM2… @yfreemark Christopher Davis LydiaLoDC @[email protected] sz @rolfpendall