The Future of Residential and Commercial Real Estate
What is the future of real estate after Covid-19? Please join Richard Florida, Joel Kotkin, Marshall Toplansky and other leading experts to see where the real estate market is going.
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A Policy of Delusion and Misdirection
A new report authored by Joel Kotkin, Ali Modarres, and Wendell Cox examines how California’s planning policies are contributing to the affordable housing crisis. An excerpt follows and a link to read/download the entire report.
NBA Playoffs to be Held in Houston During April Lockdown
Moving quickly to take advantage of another month of national lockdown for the COVID-19 virus, the NBA announced today an unprecedented plan to restart their season with nearly continuous playoff games on TV throughout April.
Houston Is Now Less Affordable Than New York City?!
Texas Monthly claims that Houston is now less affordable than New York City – but they’re ignoring what you get for the same cost. In NYC, you might get a cramped apartment with roommates vs. your own house in Houston.
METRO Board Considering Elimination of Transit Fares
Houston’s METRO board is considering of doing away with transit fares, making buses and trains free for everyone. KPRC interviews Tory Gattis as they report on the story.
Would Free Transit Incentivize More Riders?
Transit agencies around the country, including in Houston, are considering whether to eliminate or reduce their transit fares. Tory Gattis from the Center for Opportunity Urbanism said he’s been encouraging METRO to take a fresh look at its fares.
The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class
Joel Kotkin’s new book—The Coming of Neo-Feudalism—explores how societies around the world are reverting to a neo-feudal model. We are seeing the return to hierarchy and class rule, enforced by tech oligarchs and a powerful Clerisy. Can we slow or prevent it?
Cities, Suburbs, and the New America
by SMU Video — SMU-Cox Folsom Institute for Real Estate, the SMU Economics Center, and the Center for Opportunity Urbanism presented a lively discussion on Cities, Suburbs, and the New America, and Minorities, Immigrants, and Millennials in America’s Favorite Geography.
Joel Kotkin interviewed by Reason about California’s high speed rail project.
Reason interviews Joel Kotkin about California’s high speed rail project and current Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement that he would scale back the project.
Policies to Promote Inclusive Urban Growth
URI’s Joel Kotkin and Wendell Cox discussed urban growth policy at a symposium on more equitable urban growth hosted by George W. Bush Presidential Center.