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Durham’s New UDO: Small Rules, Big Problems

From grading limits to parking rules, these details could make building smarter, denser neighborhoods nearly impossible.

Nov 13 •

The Science Is In: Walkability Works

BIGGER PICTURE | A landmark study proves that walkable cities actually cause people to walk more, and shows why the Triangle must keep growing inward…

Nov 11 •

Housing Victories in Local Elections

We're celebrating wins across the Triangle

Nov 6 •

Housing Is the One Thing We’re Supposed to Agree On

The national ROAD to Housing Act sets the standard for housing reform. Local elections will decide if we rise to meet it.

Nov 4 •

NOVEMBER EVENTS with CITYBUILDER

We’ve got opportunities for connection and advocacy planned for November (the full list is below) but first, vote!

Nov 1 •

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Raleigh

Apartments Belong Near Parks

People say apartments harm parks, but the truth is parks become better when more neighbors can live beside them.

Oct 2 •

The High Cost of Saying No

Five Points’ fight against housing diversity drives up prices for everyone — including residents themselves

Sep 4 •

Kyaira Boughton

Vicki Been's Lessons for the Triangle

Data-backed takeaways from her December talk.

Jul 10 •

Kyaira Boughton

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Durham

Durham’s New UDO: Small Rules, Big Problems

From grading limits to parking rules, these details could make building smarter, denser neighborhoods nearly impossible.

Nov 13 •

People Want to Talk about Housing

Durham shows up to talk housing amid the noise

Oct 17 •

The Density–Bikeability Feedback Loop

Land use, housing, and cycling infrastructure must move in tandem

Sep 18 •

Chris Perelstein

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CITYBUILDER

the Triangle's pro-housing news and advocacy organization

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Housing Victories in Local Elections

We're celebrating wins across the Triangle

Nov 6 •

Housing Is the One Thing We’re Supposed to Agree On

The national ROAD to Housing Act sets the standard for housing reform. Local elections will decide if we rise to meet it.

Nov 4 •

This Is How 19% of Voters Shape 100% of Our Cities

Voter turnout across the Triangle’s core counties in off years is a fraction of general elections; those few ballots determine what gets built, and…

Oct 29 •

Podcasts

Dirt NC

Interview with Ken Bowers with the City of Raleigh in Raleigh, NC

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