Land Lines January 2020
Rezoning History
A new citywide ban on single-family zoning mandates density and multifamily housing in Minneapolis — and addresses the enduring effects of a century of regulations that discriminated against communities of color.
The Riches of Resilience
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, cities are discovering the benefits of implementing green infrastructure. The question now is how to pay for it.
The Unmalling of America
For decades, shopping malls have been a major source of local property and sales tax revenue. But with malls across the country losing tenants and the media proclaiming a retail apocalypse, local governments are trying on some new ideas for size.
This issue explores the elimination of single-family zoning in Minneapolis, the potential for funding green infrastructure with value capture, the impacts of the shifting retail landscape on municipal fiscal health, and more.