When we were looking for a place near downtown in our city, I would have loved to have a condo in a building like this.

These European-style flats in what amounts to a 2-3 bedroom ranch design house on each floor is the way forward for both increasing density and for providing homes large enough for a family, home offices, and affordability.

Link: https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025-6-12-legalize-4-units-chicago

With at least one floor owner occupied, they're good policy.

#Housing #Zoning #Affordability #Infill #Urbanism #Community

Ran across this neat new development where they added 5 new houses to a lot behind an existing one. It may have been conjured overnight with some sort of #YIMBY magic, since even the google satellite view that claims to be from 2026 does not show any sign of construction.

#Portland #Infill #InfillHousing

Today in sensible arguments presented to city council:

We're worried that adding more people to our neighbourhood will reduce the number of students at the school and cause it to close. 🤦‍♂️

#yeg #yegcc #infill