Five years after passage, the MBTA Communities law is finally producing what housing advocates asked for: real projects, real units, and real zoning changes. But new data from housing researcher Amy Dain of the Boston Indicators makes one thing clear, this reform is working exactly as designed: incrementally, unevenly, and at nowhere near the scale needed to solve Greater Boston’s housing crisis on its own. That’s not failure... It’s a lesson. First, the good news: housing is being built!...

For decades, the "American Dream" has been synonymous with a two-car garage and a wide suburban driveway. But a new study from Arizona State University  reveals a massive shift in what we actually want from our neighborhoods versus what we're building today. According to ASU researchers, nearly one in five U.S. car owners  is now definitely interested in ditching their rides, while over half  are open to the idea. This isn't just a niche trend for urban enthusiasts, it’s a growing demand that...

“Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing. Without stable shelter, it all falls apart.”  — Matthew Desmond   Across the United States, 2025 marked a clear break from decades of housing policy inertia. Faced with worsening affordability, labor shortages, and mounting political pressure, states and cities moved beyond incremental tweaks and embraced structural reforms aimed at increasing housing supply. From sweeping zoning changes and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) mandates to...