Why Do Urban Storefronts Stay Empty for So Long? Thursday, May 25, 2023 Storefronts often remain empty for months or years at a time, even in some of the world’s highest-rent retail districts. Between 2015 and 2019, for example, empty storefronts in Manhattan remained... By ERICA MOSZKOWSKI
Neighborhood Change The Sociology of Housing: How Homes Shape Our Social Lives Tuesday, April 25, 2023 In today’s overheated housing market, gentrification remains a pressing concern. Yet, disinvestment... By SHARON CORNELISSEN, CHRISTINE JANG-TRETTIEN
Neighborhood Change The Potential of Place Governance in American Cities Thursday, April 6, 2023 Across the United States, many institutions, private businesses, government agencies, nonprofit... By ALEXANDER VON HOFFMAN
Neighborhood Change The Possible Impacts of Remote Work on Cities, Neighborhoods, and Households Monday, November 8, 2021 Working from home appears to be an outcome of the pandemic that is here to stay. Nearly two years of... By DANIEL MCCUE
Neighborhood Change Inclusionary and Incentive Zoning in the Six New England States Thursday, November 4, 2021 Almost 200 localities in all six New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire... By DIXI WU
Neighborhood Change Addressing Climate Change and Equity Concerns in Denver Tuesday, August 3, 2021 In November 2020, residents of Denver, Colorado voted to increase the local sales tax by 0.25... By RANI MURALI, EMILY KENT
Neighborhood Change How Histories of Neighborhood Violence and Privilege Shape Street Life: Insights from Brightmoor, Detroit Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Many researchers have shown how the built environment of a neighborhood and individual... By SHARON CORNELISSEN
Neighborhood Change Getting On Board: Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Governance of Community-Based Organizations Monday, May 10, 2021 Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the national spotlight on systemic racism, 2020 brought into sharp... By KYLE YODER
Neighborhood Change Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: The Rule is Back, but Can It Make a Difference? Wednesday, April 14, 2021 The federal government’s controversial fair housing rule is back in play, which makes the release of... By ALEXANDER VON HOFFMAN
Neighborhood Change COVID-19 and the Changing Role of Boston’s Community Development Corporations Monday, October 26, 2020 Correction Note: A previous version of this blog did not list the author. In response to the ongoing... By EMILY KLEIN
