Molly Bolan News Today

All the city news you can use.

Taking stock of LA’s universal basic mobility pilot. As demand for online delivery services grows, a zero-emissions delivery challenge incentivizes cities to find sustainable delivery solutions. A new analysis discusses where and why home insurance rates are increasing. 

More state legislatures are considering stricter land use and zoning regulations as a solution to the housing crisis. Some local jurisdictions are pushing back.

All the city news you can use.

A land-value tax may be on the ballot in November’s election for Detroit voters. The New York Times does a deep-dive on dangerous driving. After eliminating restrictive zoning, Minneapolis saw rents stabilize and homelessness decrease. 

For a long time housing-related land use issues have been primarily dealt with at the local level, but that’s changing as a case in Montana shows.

The city has grown its housing stock and limited rent cost increase to just 1 percent.

With teacher salaries failing to keep up with housing costs, some districts are building housing to keep their employees.

The future of downtown retail is uncertain. In the meantime, pop-ups fill the gaps and provide small businesses with unique opportunities to showcase their wares.

As low-income families wait years to receive housing assistance vouchers, experts suggest new ways to improve the program and help more eligible households.