Justice
Mapping the Value of Neighborhood 'Character'
The Atlas of ReUrbanism begins to explore how older buildings help density and affordability, but it doesn’t go far enough.
Is historic preservation a friend or foe of affordability? That depends on where you’re looking.
Creating special districts of antique homes in the name of “character” can block access to schools, amenities, and property values for those who can’t pay the cost of entry. And suppressing new development in certain neighborhoods limits the potential for tall, dense buildings that can accommodate the most people at the lowest prices, many urban economists say.