In an era where stories of triumph and redemption often stem from unlikely beginnings, "The Lost and the Found: A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances" presents a poignant narrative that resonates deeply with its audience. Authored by Kevin Fagan, the tale unfolds with an exploration of the human spirit's indomitable will to find belonging and transformation amidst life's adversities. Unraveling the Complexity of Homelessness Homelessness, a multifacet

This episode delves into the intricate world of limited equity cooperatives, social narratives, and the constantly evolving landscape of housing in America with Jonathan Tarleton, exploring his book "Homes for Living: The Fight for Social Housing and a New American Commons." Understanding Limited Equity Co-ops Tarleton begins by breaking down the concept of limited equity co-ops, which function as a form of de-commodified housing insulated from current market pressures. The e

In the latest episode of the Booked On Planning podcast, hosts Stephanie Rouse and Jennifer Hiatt sat down with author and developer Jamie Madden to discuss his new book, Bittersweet Lane: Creating Home(s) in the American Affordable Housing Crisis . Part memoir and part educational guide, the book offers a rare look at the housing crisis from someone who grew up in affordable housing and now spends his career building it. A Multi-Dimensional Perspective on Development Madden’

This episode of Booked On Planning features a conversation with author Mark Dunkelman about his book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back". Dunkelman explains the origins of American progressivism as a response to the upheaval created by railroads and national-scale economic power, outlining two competing impulses within the movement: a Jeffersonian push to break up big institutions and return power to smaller, local actors, and a Hamiltonian push

Housing is an integral component of our everyday lives, influencing everything from our economic well-being to our psychological health....

In "Before Gentrification: The Creation of DC's Racial Wealth Gap," author Tanya Maria Golash-Boza challenges the common misconception that the racial wealth gap in Washington DC primarily stems from Black families' inability to access homeownership.

Gentrification is a term we’ve all heard, but few truly understand its complex mechanics. Anne Elizabeth Moore’s memoir “Gentrifier” offers a uniquely personal window into this process, chronicling her experience after winning a “free house” in Detroit through a writer’s residency program.

Greg Colburn discussed his research that offers compelling evidence that homelessness at a city level (not to be confused with the individual level) is primarily a structural issue tied to housing markets.

Eliason shares invaluable insights into the eco-district model—an approach that prioritizes community, sustainability, and livability in urban design, setting it apart from traditional models of development.

As the authors of “The Power of Existing Buildings,” they illuminate the path to revolutionizing urban environments by reimagining existing structures as sustainable powerhouses.

The book A Decent Home is both a practical guide and an introduction to housing policy for urban planners.

"Missing middle housing" is a term that describes a range of multi-unit buildings, such as duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes, that are compatible in scale with single-family homes but provide a wider variety of housing types.