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Why Britain doesn’t build

The history of attempts to reform planning in Britain is proof that political willpower is not enough: you need to be smart, not just brave.

2023-05-23T05:36:06-0700 Works in Progress 8,000 words

Rated 2023-06-27T20:58:00-0700 - sethherr

The asbestos times

Asbestos was a miracle material, virtually impervious to fire. But as we fixed city fires in other ways, we came to learn about its horrific downsides.

2023-11-15T07:18:37-0800 Works in Progress 3,000 words

Rated 2024-03-21T08:01:24-0700 - sethherr

How Israel turned homeowners into YIMBYs

Homeowners are often the biggest opponents of building new homes. An Israeli reform reversed this by making homeowners the main beneficiaries of development.

2024-02-16T05:30:44-0800 Works in Progress 6,000 words

Rated 2024-03-20T07:50:46-0700 - sethherr