Articles & Research

The Denver metro area is experiencing a rise in apartment vacancies, with over 24,000 units empty at the end of 2023. Despite the increase in vacancies, average rents have remained...

The 2024 edition of the Demographia International Housing Affordability report highlights significant challenges in housing affordability across major global markets. This comprehensive analysis delves into the causes and impacts of...

From the earliest days of European settlement, Latinos have played a crucial role in the remarkable ascendancy of California. However, as they become the majority of the state’s population, workforce,...

Unlock the mystery behind why securing a roof over your head has become an arduous quest in today’s Western civilization. This episode promises to gift you with the perspectives of...

The article highlights Colorado's severe housing crisis, emphasizing a 100,000 home and apartment shortfall, making it the second worst in the U.S. after California. It showcases personal stories from residents...

This article from Downtown Colorado, Inc. explores the concept of "missing middle" housing, a term referring to housing options for middle-income earners, like nurses and teachers, who earn too much...

This article discusses new initiatives launched by the White House under the Biden-Harris administration aimed at increasing the production and affordability of manufactured housing. It details plans for a $225...

Uncover the surprising truth about American living preferences in this eye-opening report. Contrary to popular belief, statistical evidence reveals a consistent trend towards suburban, affordable living, challenging the push for...

Read about how Fruition Colorado’s housing innovations contain costs amid rising rates. This new Colorado community of site-built and factory-built homes offer solutions to the “new normal” housing market.

Urban Reform Institute (URI) is a 501(c)(3) national think tank. URI focuses on the study of cities as generators of upward mobility. This white paper, The Next American City, offers...

This article explores how geographical divides in America, specifically between urban, suburban, and rural areas, are shaping political and cultural differences. It discusses the challenges faced by each terroir and...

Michael and Chris Keiser, owners and developers of Sand Valley, in the central sands of Wisconsin, are bringing their vision of world-class golf, memorable experiences and environmental sustainability to a...

Joel Kotkin is the Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University and executive director of the Urban Reform Institute. Read his essay on how affordable, safe, healthy, communities are...

Hybrid Working, Commuting Time, and the Coming Long-Term Boom in Home ConstructionIn this article, Jordan Rappaport estimates the statistical relationship between single-family home construction and commute duration, finding a significant...