City & Local

Urban Development

4 articles

Los Angeles skyline juxtaposed with older housing, a gavel symbolizing a delayed decision on building codes and urban development.
Best in City

LA delays 2026 building code changes amid housing debate

Los Angeles recently delayed a state housing mandate, sparking a direct conflict between state and local control over urban development.

Hannah Pierce·June 5, 2026
Split image contrasting a lush green park with a new apartment building, symbolizing the conflict between urban development and green spaces.
Community

Urban development impacts green spaces, prioritizes housing needs

Rochester's City Council approved the sale of a half-acre Charlotte Street green space for $150,000 on April 21, 2026.

Derek Molina·May 30, 2026
A diverse community interacting within a modern mixed-use development, highlighting the blend of residential, commercial, and green spaces.
Neighborhoods

Mixed-use developments boost urban areas, but affordability remains a challenge

One community faces a critical void in essential services.

Aaron Blake·May 29, 2026
The historic John Raber House in Chicago, a 156-year-old landmark, stands weathered and empty with an uncertain future.
Real Estate

Future of Sunken Raber Landmark Home Remains Uncertain

Thirty years after being landmarked to save it from demolition, Chicago's 156-year-old John Raber House still sits weathered and empty, with no clear plans for its future.

Hannah Pierce·May 24, 2026