In hopes of revitalizing depressed urban areas, US tax policy has been to use tax credits as a major incentive to induce private equity re-investment. But those give away subsidies to private investors have failed to have transformative effects, and come at a price in the billions to the public...

This paper argues that historic preservation, in addition to preserving sensory memories, must balance protecting heritage assets with urban center growth objectives to enable high-quality built environments and community sustainability. Preservationists, whether private enterprises or public...

Slum upgrading programs are being used by national and city governments in many countries to improve the welfare of households living in slum and squatter settlements. These programs typically include a combination of improvements in neighborhood infrastructure, land tenure, and building...

Städte und Regionen sind mit einer Vielzahl an Wohnungsfragen konfrontiert: In wachsenden Metropolregionen und Mittelstädten in Deutschland steigen Mieten und Bodenpreise seit Jahren. Andernorts fehlt es vor allem an bedarfsgerechtem Wohnraum. So wird es für weite Teile der Bevölkerung von...