Helena Habitat for Humanity Aims to Build 1,000 Affordable Homes
A new Habitat for Humanity project in Helena, Mont., aims to deliver 1,000 affordable housing units and outdoor community amenities
How Eminent Domain May Be Used to Respond to Climate Crises
Eminent domain, which grants the government power to take private property for public use, has displaced thousands of Americans for the sake of infrastructure in the past, but it may be used for a better purpose in a global climate crisis
Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships
Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more
NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers
NAHB Chairman's Message: An NAHB Land Development Committee working group is creating educational resources to help make land-use policy information more accessible
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
North Carolina Habitat for Humanity Buys 100 Acres of Land for Workforce Housing
The Sandhills, NC, office recently bought 100 acres of land to build workforce housing for hundreds of families
What Builders Need to Know About Master Planned Communities
Showing a deep understanding of the development and the buyers who are being targeted are keys to getting in
Sprawl and Density Are Not Necessarily Opposites
There’s a lot of empty land in the Western U.S. But is that the best place for growth?
Urban Infill As A Key Growth Strategy
Three projects in three different regions of the U.S. exemplify a growing commitment to urban infill
The Atlantic: The Creation Myth of the Suburb Is Just a Myth
One columnist and housing analyst says the accepted creation myth of early homebuilding is “conveniently forgetful about what actually happened in the past.”
A New, Leaner Urbanism Is Taking Hold
Advocating an alternative to the highly regulated planning within TNDs.
New Urbanism
Traditional Neighborhood Development: Past, Present, and Future
Involving the public, addressing affordability, and embracing product diversity are some of the lessons learned from successful New Urbanism. We look at how the most successful communities get it right
Condo Construction Lags in Housing Recovery
The Wall Street Journal argues that the lack of condos, which can serve as entry-level housing, is a missed opportunity in the housing recovery
6 Things June’s Housing Starts Tell Us
Trulia’s Chief Economist Selma Hepp says 2015 may be the best year for housing
