Conor Dougherty
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California Forever Future City in Solano County Put on Hold
The plan for a new city near San Francisco has been delayed at least two years to study its impact on the environment.
Does It Pencil?
A real estate term used by developers when they’re assessing whether a project makes financial sense.
What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.
The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs
The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to...
The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs
The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to...
What Is Your Housing Situation? We Want to Hear From You.
A Times housing reporter wants to learn more about the pressures of rising housing costs and how they have affected your community and family.
What Is Your Housing Situation? We Want to Hear From You.
A Times housing reporter wants to learn more about the pressures of rising housing costs and how they have affected your community and family.
The Great Compression
Thanks to soaring housing prices, the era of the 400-square-foot subdivision house is upon us.
The Farmers Had What the Billionaires Wanted
In Solano County, Calif., a who’s who of tech money is trying build a city from the ground up. But some of the locals whose...
The ‘Georgists’ Are Out There, and They Want to Tax Your Land
Amid a crisis in affordable housing, the century-old ideas of Henry George have gained a new currency.