Neighborhoods
Explore the unique character and charm of our city's diverse neighborhoods.
Portland, Maine: Best Walkable City in the US for Exploring on Foot
Portland, Maine, a city often overlooked in national travel discussions, was recently named the best city in the U.
Top Family Neighborhoods for School Safety and Parks
Post-pandemic, San Francisco families are increasingly abandoning the city's traditional urban core.
5 Unique Parks for Recreation and Escape
Pennsylvania is opening its 125th state park, its first subterranean one.
A Guide to Hidden Gem Parks for Relaxation and Recreation in U.S. Cities
Explore a guide to hidden gem parks across U.S. cities, offering diverse options for relaxation and recreation. Whether you seek vast natural landscapes or quiet urban gardens, find your perfect escape.
HOA vs NA: Understanding Their Purposes and Functions
In Albuquerque, neighborhood associations cannot charge mandatory dues, and membership or voting rights cannot be based on payment, starkly contrasting with the legally binding fees of homeowners asso
What Are Urban Zoning Laws and Why Do They Matter for Neighborhood Development?
In California and many eastern cities, housing prices far outstrip construction costs.
Density Push for Affordability Risks Neighborhood Character
In San Francisco's affluent Marina District, a single community meeting photo ignited a generational battle over real estate, revealing deep divisions as hundreds of new homes are proposed.
Cities Clash Over Charm and Modern Development
In Excelsior, Minnesota, a proposal to redevelop the historic Dock Cinema property has ignited a fierce debate, pitting calls for urban revitalization directly against the desire for historic preserva
Downtown's Future: Charm vs. Development's Contentious Path
In Chico, California, a city council meeting on a downtown revitalization project drew around 200 people.
Protecting city neighborhoods from rapid development is a battle
Fisk University, a historic institution, plans a 100,000 square foot data center as part of a $900 million campus overhaul, sparking immediate alarm among its North Nashville neighbors.
Historic neighborhoods are cheaper and denser than new urban development.
In San Diego, historic districts are nearly twice as dense as other residential neighborhoods, challenging the conventional wisdom that new construction is the sole path to urban density.
Neighborhood transit upgrades are lagging, jeopardizing sustainable city growth.
Despite 71% of Atlanta voters approving a transit sales tax in 2016, a proposed $3.
Urban renewal's cost: Affordable housing and culture lost
New York City's artist population has decreased by more than 4% since 2019, marking the first sustained decline in decades.
What is urban transformation and why does it displace residents?
Between 2000 and 2013, gentrification in US cities led to the displacement of at least 135,000 Black and Hispanic residents.
State-Backed Revitalization Initiatives: Definition and Outcomes
In North Branch, Michigan, a $2.
What Factors Define Ideal Retirement Neighborhoods?
While one retiree dreams of a golf course and resort-style pool, another prioritizes proximity to grandchildren and specialized medical care.
What Are Local Historic Districts and Why Do They Matter?
In Baltimore, the average current value of houses in local historic districts is over twice the average value in the rest of the city, according to Baltimore City data .
How Do Zoning Laws Affect Neighborhood Development and Housing Prices?
In 44 out of 50 US states, increasing land-use regulations directly correlate with a rise in real average home prices, making homeownership an increasingly distant dream.
What Factors Make Neighborhoods Walkable and Bikeable?
In African cities, a staggering 95% of assessed roads are unsafe for pedestrians, even as 78% of residents walk daily out of necessity, according to C40 Knowledge Hub .
What Factors Shape Neighborhood Character and Preservation?
In Quebec's Saint-Roch area, urban renewal strategies were directly shaped by a neighborhood-identity assessment, demonstrating a proactive approach to preserving local character.
What Are Community Land Trusts and How Do They Ensure Neighborhood Affordability?
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are among the financially top-performing community-based organizations, according to tandfonline .
What Is Zoning and Why Does It Limit Urban Growth?
Zoning restrictions have raised housing prices by an astonishing 73 percent above the actual cost of supply in some areas, according to the RBA .
What Factors Shape Neighborhood Cultural Identity and Preservation?
Despite decades of urban research, 'neighborhood culture' remains one of the most discussed concepts.
What Factors Influence Neighborhood Character and Evolution?
The number of US census tracts showing signs of gentrification surged sevenfold, from 246 in the 1970s to 1,807 by the 2010s, according to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) .
What Is the 15-Minute City Concept in Urban Planning?
Despite its promise of hyper-local convenience, empirical evidence consistently reveals significant intra-urban inequalities in how the 15-minute city concept actually performs across different neighb
What Factors Determine a Neighborhood's Walkability Score?
A single point increase in a home's Walk Score can add $3,000 to its market value, dramatically shifting neighborhood desirability and affordability.
What Are Zoning Laws and How Do They Shape Neighborhood Development?
In 2026, homeowners in several communities were forced to remove or modify fences, simply for exceeding local zoning height limits.
The Role of Community Associations in Neighborhood Governance
Nearly 70% of newly built homes listed in 2024 came with mandatory homeowner association obligations, making community associations the default for modern residential living, according to...
What Are Historical Societies and How Do They Preserve Neighborhood Identity?
In a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, a 150-year-old historical society successfully blocked a high-rise development, preserving a block of historic brownstones and their community gardens.
What are the benefits of urban green spaces for community well-being?
A meta-analysis of studies revealed that increased exposure to green spaces was associated with a measurable decrease in salivary cortisol, a key biological marker of stress.