A Competition to Re-Think the Suburbs

A little bit of absurdity may not be a bad thing.

Governing, September 2009

Preventing Veteran Homelessness

Here’s a recording of a panel I moderated today for the Urban Institute.

Road to Katrinaville

Sturdy post-disaster cottages can work as permanent housing. But they’re not always welcome.

Governing, April 2009

Renters’ Revenge

Let’s lay some of the blame for the housing crisis on a sacred slice of American culture: our national obsession with homeownership itself.

Governing, May 2008

Special-Needs Housing for the Frail Elderly and Homeless

Here’s audio of a panel I moderated today for the Urban Institute.

Profile of Bush’s Homelessness Czar

Philip Mangano may be all that’s left of compassionate conservatism.

Governing, November 2006 

The Fuss About Eminent Domain

How a Supreme Court decision on takings unleashed a ferocious backlash.

Governing, July 2006

The Code War

As governments move toward uniform building codes, they are being lobbied by two rival groups that offer competing sets of standards.

Governing, January 2006

A Roof to Start With

Cities are moving homeless people straight from the street into permanent housing — no questions asked. It’s controvesial, but it’s showing results.

Governing, December 2005

How are Families from America’s Worst Public Housing Faring?

Here’s a transcript of a panel I moderated today for the Urban Institute.