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New Federal Housing Act Opens Doors for States, Cities
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the bipartisan housing legislation passed overwhelmingly by Congress this summer, contains dozens of provisions designed to speed up housing production and lower costs—the right approach to addressing the country’s housing shortage of an estimated 4 million to 7 million homes. The legislation removes federal regulatory barriers—outdated manufactured-home building code mandates and permitting rules among them.
Dynamic Prognostic Nutritional Index With Circulating Tumor DNA Predicts Survival in Localized Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
1 Introduction Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains a leading cause of cancer mortality despite advances in multimodal care. In localized disease, neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is increasingly used to improve R0 resection rates and treat micrometastatic disease [1-4].
Overregulation Helped Drive the Nation’s Surge in Homelessness
Opinion April 13, 2026 Homelessness is at a record high today in the U.S. It may feel like an intractable problem, but our own history shows that extremely low rates of homelessness are not only possible, but prevailed here just 50 years ago. The reason? Back then, millions of small, cheap housing units were available, but overregulation put in place primarily over the 1950s to the 1970s decimated them.
Converting Obsolete Offices to Small Co-Living Apartments Could Help Ease U.S. Housing Shortage
Article March 24, 2026 Throughout 2025, The Pew Charitable Trusts collaborated with Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, to explore the feasibility of transforming vacant office buildings into co-living microapartments in 10 U.S. cities: Denver; Minneapolis; Seattle; Los Angeles; Houston; Chicago; Washington, D.C.; Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Phoenix.
Housing affordability is slipping in Minnesota — state policy can help • Minnesota Reformer Original
Housing affordability has become one of Minnesota’s biggest issues: A young family can’t buy its first home, a nurse or teacher must move farther from work, a business struggles to hire because workers can’t find a nearby place to live. The cause is clear — Minnesota hasn’t built enough homes to keep up with demand. When supply falls behind, prices rise faster than wages. Waiting to address the problem makes it harder to solve.
Housing Shortage Takes Center Stage
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This Pro Sports Broadcaster is Blind – Here's How He Made His Dream Happen
Allan Wylie was born blind. Since he was in grade school, he’s wanted to be a sports broadcaster, and today he calls games for a professional basketball team. Despite his lack of sight, his vision of becoming a household name on fans’ radios and television screens is undeniably bright. It all started in Cleveland, Ohio, where Allan grew up in the nearby suburb of Westlake.
This D1 College Football Walk-On is a Modern-Day "Rudy" (With a Twist)
For most college football players, gameday is sacred. For Sam Salz, faith is the most sacred part of every Saturday. Specifically, his observation of Shabbat. “Faith gives me perspective and helps me navigate challenges, especially in my football journey,” Salz told me. “Football has a lot of noise, like jealousy and criticism, but faith allows me to focus and understand that everything happens for me, not to me.
Phoenix’s Vacant Office Space Is Well-Suited for Co-Living Conversions
With office vacancy rates and housing costs near all-time highs, cities across the United States have been searching for ways to turn empty office space into housing, and particularly into lower-cost homes. But that seemingly promising idea has been hard to realize, in large part because of logistical challenges—primarily, plumbing that is confined to the building’s central core and expanses of interior space without windows.
To Prevent Fire Deaths, Allow More Apartments
Opinion October 16, 2025 The nation needs more housing, and with a record 63% of households consisting of one or two people, the biggest need is for apartments. But in many places, outdated zoning restrictions and building codes make adding apartment buildings difficult and expensive, and sometimes block them altogether.
State Legislatures Make Bipartisan Breakthroughs on Policies That Promote Housing
Article September 15, 2025 This analysis was updated on Dec. 10, 2025, to reflect the correct Rhode Island bill number for legislation modernizing the state’s building codes. In 2025, state legislatures enacted unprecedented reforms to improve the availability and affordability of housing, with lawmakers in Texas, Washington, and Montana leading the way with major successes.
OPINION: One solution to New Mexico's housing shortage is hiding in plain sight
Like most of New Mexico, Albuquerque is facing a housing shortage that has pushed rents to all-time highs. The city’s rents have risen 65% since the start of 2017, while Santa Fe County’s rents have spiked 73% — double the increase nationwide. Meanwhile, Albuquerque’s office vacancy rate is 24%, above the national average of 20%. A new approach can help address both challenges: converting vacant office buildings into dorm-style micro-apartments.
He Hated Sports – Now He's an MMA Fighter Training for the NYC Marathon
One day, Nick Goutman will have run all six major world marathons. In due time, he will cross the finish line of the New York City Marathon, qualifying him for Boston, where he will conquer Heartbreak Hill. Soon enough, he will complete an Ironman race and step into the ring in an organized boxing match. But today is not that day. Nowadays, Nick is “only” logging PRs in half marathons every few months. Not bad for a kid who used to despise sports.
Co-Living Buildings in Albuquerque and Santa Fe Could Improve Housing Affordability
Article August 5, 2025 In cities throughout the United States, residential rents and homelessness are soaring while downtown office space sits vacant, hinting of a solution that has mostly remained out of reach. The challenge is particularly acute in New Mexico, where both rents (+60%) and homelessness (+87%) rose more than twice as fast as the national averages from 2017 to 2024 (27% and 40%, respectively).
New Housing Slows Rent Growth Most for Older, More Affordable Units
The nationwide housing shortage has driven rents up more in low-income neighborhoods than in the U.S. overall, but in areas that have recently added large amounts of housing, rents have fallen the most in lower-income neighborhoods with older buildings, according to an analysis of publicly available housing data. A large body of research has already established that when there is a shortage of homes, the cost of housing rises rapidly, and when housing is plentiful, affordability improves.
New Texas Laws Put State on Path to Improved Housing Affordability
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A-dorm-able: A heretofore hidden housing-production option for the District
Converting office buildings into apartments is an appealing way to deal with the combination of a nationwide office glut and a housing shortage, but it’s time to admit that high conversion costs have made such renovations too expensive to make a big dent in either problem. The good news is that there’s something that works far better than converting empty office space into individual apartments: converting that space, instead, into dorm style-housing. That’s especially true in Washington, DC.
One Solution to D.C.’s Housing Shortage Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Opinion July 9, 2025 Converting office buildings into apartments is an appealing way to deal with the combination of a nationwide office glut and a housing shortage, but it’s time to admit that high conversion costs have made such renovations too expensive to make a big dent in either problem. The good news is that there’s something that works far better than converting empty office space into individual apartments: converting that space, instead, into dorm style-housing.
These popular housing reforms are effective. Texas lawmakers should pass them | Opinion
Texas faces a housing shortage. That scarcity has driven rents and housing prices to near all-time highs as the state needs more than 300,000 new homes. However, state lawmakers can help ease the shortage and improve affordability for all Texans. A series of bills moving through the Legislature would make it easier to build homes — reforms that are widely popular with the public. And in the places where the reforms have been implemented, they’ve worked.
5 Policies to Help Curb Housing Costs Immediately
These tools are effective ways to increase housing supply and homeownership opportunities Article May 14, 2025 By: Alex Horowitz & Tara Roche Read time: Share 5 Policies to Help Curb Housing Costs Immediately The Pew Charitable Trusts An estimated nationwide shortage of 4 to 7 million homes has pushed rents to all-time highs, with a record share of Americans spending more than 30% of their income on rent.
5 Policies to Help Curb Housing Costs Immediately
An estimated nationwide shortage of 4 to 7 million homes has pushed rents to all-time highs, with a record share of Americans spending more than 30% of their income on rent. Meanwhile, the median home price has reached $420,000, leaving millions of families unable to afford a home, forcing them to continue renting and miss out on the benefits of homeownership. However, there are proven policy solutions that can help make a difference.
Chicago and Washington, D.C., Among Cities Well Suited for Office-to-Co-Living Conversions
Projects could create low-cost, downtown housing near jobs and transportation Article April 28, 2025 By: Alex Horowitz & Tushar Kansal Read time: Share Chicago and Washington, D.C., Among Cities Well Suited for Office-to-Co-Living Conversions Daniel Leal AFP via Getty Images Like most major American cities, Chicago and Washington, D.C., are struggling with a trio of real estate challenges: a housing shortage that has driven up rents, record rates of homelessness (in large part caused by...
Chicago and Washington, D.C., Among Cities Well Suited for Office-to-Co-Living Conversions
Like most major American cities, Chicago and Washington, D.C., are struggling with a trio of real estate challenges: a housing shortage that has driven up rents, record rates of homelessness (in large part caused by rising rents), and increasing office vacancy rates.
The Silly Rule That's Helping Keep Housing Costs High
Trust Magazine On the record Trust Article February 21, 2025 Read time: Share The Silly Rule That’s Helping Keep Housing Costs High Jessica Yap Unsplash In too many American cities, numerous downtown office buildings sit barely used, their absence of workers gutting nearby businesses. Meanwhile, hundreds of residents, too poor to afford shelter, sleep on the streets. Addressing these problems is within our grasp.
Converting Offices to Tiny Apartments Could Add Low-Cost Housing
New research on Los Angeles and Houston finds economic viability of micro-apartments with shared common areas Article February 4, 2025 By: Alex Horowitz & Tushar Kansal Read time: Share Converting Offices to Tiny Apartments Could Add Low-Cost Housing Johannes Eisele AFP via Getty Images Los Angeles and Houston could add thousands of low-cost housing units to their downtowns by converting vacant office buildings to “tiny apartments” with shared kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms, according...
Restrictive Regulations Fuel New Mexico's Housing Shortage
Available policy tools can help lower costs and unlock more availability Article January 21, 2025 By: Alex Horowitz, Seva Rodnyansky & Dennis Su Read time: Share Restrictive Regulations Fuel New Mexico’s Housing Shortage Michael Macor The Chronicle via Getty Images Median rents in New Mexico increased by 60% from October 2017 to October 2024, much more than the 27% recorded for the U.S. overall.
Co-Living Could Unlock Office-to-Residential Conversions
New research finds efficient method to add low-cost, downtown housing Article October 22, 2024 By: Alex Horowitz & Tushar Kansal Read time: Share Co-Living Could Unlock Office-to-Residential Conversions The Pew Charitable Trusts The United States has a shortage of 4 million to 7 million homes and, at the same time, an all-time-high office vacancy rate of 20%, meaning that more than a billion square feet of office space is unused.
How a Blind Baseball League Changed My Life
Baseball has always been in Zach Ship’s blood. Until it wasn’t. Try eight years out of college without playing the sport he loves. Today, Zach is back on the diamond in a way he never could’ve expected. In high school, Zach excelled in four years of varsity baseball. He was pretty good at bowling and diving too. Along with his best friends, he was living the high school athlete’s dream. At NYU, where he graduated in 2015, Zach found a new passion – throwing the shot put and discus.
A swing constituency could help allow more homes
A housing shortage estimated at 4 million to 7 million homes is driving up rents, prices, and homelessness nationwide, spurring cities, towns, and increasingly states to consider passing laws to allow more housing. Many of these efforts are gaining broad acceptance, but others face more resistance. Why? A survey conducted for The Pew Charitable Trusts provides some insights.
Viral Baller Inspires Millions With His Dream
“The distance between a dream and reality is called action.” Thousands of miles from the nearest NBA court, Nkwain Kennedy Lamiress is getting a workout in. Doing a high knee drill while running up and down worn-down stairs in Cameroon, and guided by nothing but a single light in his backyard, Kennedy pushes through a drill akin to a shuttle cone run.
A Swing Constituency Could Help Allow More Homes
Survey indicates which respondents favor only certain zoning reforms Article June 7, 2024 By: Alex Horowitz & Gabe Kravitz Read time: Share A Swing Constituency Could Help Allow More Homes DenisTangneyJr Getty Images A housing shortage estimated at 4 million to 7 million homes is driving up rents, prices, and homelessness nationwide, spurring cities, towns, and increasingly states to consider passing laws to allow more housing.
Rock 101 Coming to Shames JCC New Event Space
Shames JCC on The Hudson will be hosting Rock 101: The Music And Stories of Ten Classic Songs on Sunday, Sept. 15. Moderated by Louis P. Masur, distinguished professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rock 101 will take place at the brand-new JCC event space known as The Ark. The Ark opened officially on June 3, but Rock 101 will be one its first headlining events.
From 1st-Round MLB Draft Pick to Indy Ball and Back
Most don’t make it this far. Especially after going through what he did. But Tyler Jay did it, against all odds – when sports might have fallen off the map for others. A reporter asked him if he ever doubted this would happen. “Man, probably from 2019 on…maybe about every day,” he said.
How to Solve Arizona's Housing Woes
Zoning reform improves affordability and cuts homelessness Opinion April 4, 2024 By: Brian Norman & Alex Horowitz Read time: Share How to Solve Arizona's Housing Woes Getty Images Want to buy a home in Arizona? Good luck with those rising prices and resulting sky-high monthly payments. Thinking better of buying right now and planning to rent until you save enough for a down payment?
Arizona must ease strict zoning laws to make homes more affordable Original
Want to buy a home in Arizona? Good luck with those rising prices and resulting sky-high monthly payments. Thinking better of buying right now and planning to rent until you save enough for a down payment? Well, rents are up more than 50% in the past seven years, making it much more difficult to save the cash you need for a down payment. There is a solution with a history of success in other parts of the country: Make it easier to build more homes.
Column: Zoning reform can cure isles’ housing struggles
Hawaii is an especially desirable place to live — unless you’re trying to buy or rent a home. Since the start of 2017, home prices are up 50% while rents have soared 47%. Hawaii is now the most expensive state in the U.S., both by median rent (more than $2,200) and home price ($839,000). What explains these high costs? Hawaii’s housing shortage is the main culprit. Over the past decade, Hawaii has added just 0.8% per year to its housing stock, not nearly enough to keep up with demand.
Commentary: Zoning flexibility is the key to bringing down housing costs
Housing costs in Virginia have spiked in recent years: Rents have risen 25% just since the start of 2017, while home prices have increased even faster, putting homeownership out of reach for many middle-class families. New data shows that 1 in 4 Virginia renters spend more than 50% of their income on rent. Virginia localities that added less than 1% to their housing stock from 2017 to 2022 have mostly seen rents rise faster than have those in the rest of the state.
Zoning Flexibility Could Help Tame Virginia's Soaring Housing Costs
Opinion February 13, 2024 By: Alex Horowitz Read time: Share Taming Virginia's Soaring Housing Costs Housing costs in Virginia have spiked in recent years: Rents have risen 25% just since the start of 2017, while home prices have increased even faster, putting homeownership out of reach for many middle-class families. New data shows that 1 in 4 Virginia renters spend more than 50% of their income on rent.
Commentary: Zoning flexibility is the key to bringing down housing costs
Housing costs in Virginia have spiked in recent years: Rents have risen 25% just since the start of 2017, while home prices have increased even faster, putting homeownership out of reach for many middle-class families. New data shows that 1 in 4 Virginia renters spend more than 50% of their income on rent. Virginia localities that added less than 1% to their housing stock from 2017 to 2022 have mostly seen rents rise faster than have those in the rest of the state.
It's Time to Fix Housing in America: Start With Financing and Zoning
Trust Magazine On the record Trust Article February 2, 2024 By: Alex Horowitz Read time: Share It’s Time to Fix Housing in America: Start With Financing and Zoning Blake Wheeler Unsplash The belief that reaching the American dream starts with owning a home is at the heart of an idea that emerged with post-World War II prosperity and has remained a standard ever since.
Support for Policies That Promote More Housing Crosses Geographic Lines
Survey finds residents of rural, suburban, and urban areas share similar views Article January 31, 2024 By: Alex Horowitz & Tushar Kansal Read time: Share Support for Policies That Promote More Housing Crosses Geographic Lines Peter Schaefer Getty Images As the nation copes with a housing shortage estimated at 4 million to 7 million homes and how that has driven housing costs to all-time highs, states and cities are considering steps to encourage development of more and lower-cost housing.
How Restrictive Zoning in Virginia Has Hurt Housing Affordability
Regulatory barriers have blocked starter homes and rentals Article January 22, 2024 By: Alex Horowitz & Chase Hatchett Read time: Share How Restrictive Zoning in Virginia Has Hurt Housing Affordability Getty Images Housing costs to buy or rent in Virginia are near an all-time high, driven by a housing shortage estimated at 105,000 homes that reaches most regions of the commonwealth.
Minneapolis Land Use Reforms Offer a Blueprint for Housing Affordability
Rents stayed flat as more apartments were built, even as the rest of Minnesota saw increases Article January 4, 2024 By: Linlin Liang, Adam Staveski & Alex Horowitz Read time: Share Minneapolis Land Use Reforms Offer a Blueprint for Housing Affordability Jerry Holt Getty Images Minneapolis was once among the cities whose zoning policies prevented sufficient housing construction.
Restrictive Zoning Is Raising Housing Costs and Homelessness in Arizona
However, jurisdictions with updated regulations that allow more housing have held down rents Article December 7, 2023 By: Alex Horowitz & Tushar Kansal Read time: Share Restrictive Zoning Is Raising Housing Costs and Homelessness in Arizona Getty Images Arizona policymakers, like their peers in other states, are considering how to respond to a nationwide housing shortage that is pushing rents and housing costs to record levels.
Survey Finds Large Majorities Favor Policies to Enable More Housing
Simplifying permitting, allowing more apartments are especially popular Article November 30, 2023 By: Alex Horowitz & Tushar Kansal Read time: Share Survey Finds Large Majorities Favor Policies to Enable More Housing The Pew Charitable Trusts Most Americans support a roster of zoning policies intended to boost housing availability and affordability, according to a nationally representative survey conducted in September for The Pew Charitable Trusts.
An Expert's Advice
Allen Koh is the CEO of Cardinal Education, an educational consulting company. The mission of Cardinal Education is “to help students maximize their capacities and equip them with the skills to thrive and become successful in and out of the classroom.” We chatted about all things athletic recruiting for high school athletes looking to make the leap to the college level.
Irvington Student’s Efforts Helps Feed and Equip the Local Community
From a young age, Jonah Goldberg has been passionate about making positive strides against food insecurity. Now a senior at Irvington High School, Goldberg is putting his desire for social action to good use. Over the past year, he has been operating a business – in which he nets $0 for himself – called Deals for Meals, which raises money by selling donated, used sports equipment to local community members.
Student Athlete of the Month: Gwen McManus
Gwen McManus has been a soccer player nearly her entire life. But as much as soccer has been a part of her upbringing, she’s never let academics get pushed aside either. “It can be difficult to balance everything at once, but I always find a way to make it work,” she said.
Patriots FC Girls’ Soccer Team Wins U18 National Championship in Florida
Back in February, River Journal published a story about Patriots FC, a girls soccer club team made up of student-athletes mostly from Irvington, Ardsley, and Hastings-on-Hudson. At the time, the narrative was the team embracing the underdog mentality, competing in one of the country’s most prestigious national tournaments, but ultimately falling short of winning it all. This year brought a better result for these underdogs: a national championship.
War Hero Anthony Paolantonio Remembered in Tarrytown
This past Memorial Day, the Village of Tarrytown remembered the life of a local war hero for his bravery during World War II. Anthony Paolantonio was a B-24 bomber in Belgium during the war that took the lives of millions of military personnel. Paolantonio was almost another number in that statistic. After his plane was shot down, the Westchester native and 1940 North Tarrytown High School graduate parachuted out of the plane and hid under a bale of hay, recalls his niece, Susan Paolantonio.
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