September 11, 2016

Why young people aren't buying homes

September 11, 2016

This article discusses the difference between postponing home ownership to maintain freedom, and postponing home ownership because there isn't a choice.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 9, 2016

Around Oregon

Expanding Out (or not) in Coburg

Eliza Kashinsky

September 9, 2016

Around Oregon

Coburg's attempt to expand its Urban Growth Boundary has been appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals, and sent back to the city for reconsideration.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 7, 2016

Around Eugene

New Developments in Eugene

Eliza Kashinsky

September 7, 2016

Around Eugene

Three new housing developments in Eugene show different ways that walkability and missing middle can be built, as well as some of the challenges

Eliza Kashinsky

September 5, 2016

Across the Nation

The Cost of Sprawl

Eliza Kashinsky

September 5, 2016

Across the Nation

This article from City Lab discusses a new report that identifies the cost of sprawl to American commuters-- about $1,400 per person annually.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 3, 2016

Across the Nation

Historical Urban Migration of the Rich

Eliza Kashinsky

September 3, 2016

Across the Nation

An interesting article in the Washington Post looks at the trend of wealthier residents moving back into urban areas today, and how it compares to similar trends over 130 years ago.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 1, 2016

Across the Nation

Common Good and Personal Good in Self-Driving Cars

Eliza Kashinsky

September 1, 2016

Across the Nation

Turns out, when asked in the abstract, people feel that the car should be programmed to save the greatest number, but if it is themselves or a loved one behind the wheel, they are more likely to want the car to save the driver

Eliza Kashinsky

August 29, 2016

Across the Nation

Inclusionary Zoning in DC

Eliza Kashinsky

August 29, 2016

Across the Nation

This article from Greater Greater Washington discusses how Washington, DC has used inclusionary zoning and some of the problems and solutions they've encountered.

Eliza Kashinsky

August 27, 2016

Across the Nation

Retrofitting Car-Centric Neighborhoods

Eliza Kashinsky

August 27, 2016

Across the Nation

This article from Strong Towns discusses how to retrofit suburban environments.

Eliza Kashinsky

August 25, 2016

Across the Nation

Philosophical Differences in the Land Use debate

Eliza Kashinsky

August 25, 2016

Across the Nation

One of the most frustrating things about land-use debates is that despite the fact many of us share common goals of affordable housing choices, walkability, and environmental protection, the debates get so heated as we try to figure out how to achieve this goal.

Eliza Kashinsky

August 23, 2016

Across the Nation

A Muddied Vision for an inclusive city

Eliza Kashinsky

August 23, 2016

Across the Nation

Eugene isn't the only city working on updating its Comprehensive Plan. On the other side of the country, Washington, DC is facing some of the same challenges.