Eugene, as part of our efforts to figure out how to achieve our Climate Recovery goals, has also included targets to greatly shift transportation modes in our Transportation System Plan.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 16, 2016

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What is the "Area Median Income" and how does it affect "affordability"?

Eliza Kashinsky

September 16, 2016

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Most of the programs that determine what types of buildings and structures qualify as "affordable" housing use the Area Median Income to identify maximum rents and costs.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 13, 2016

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Planning Commissioner of Palo Alto can't afford to live there

Eliza Kashinsky

September 13, 2016

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The Planning Commissioner for Palo Alto resigned, in part because it no longer makes sense for her to pay Palo Alto housing prices

Eliza Kashinsky

September 11, 2016

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Why young people aren't buying homes

Eliza Kashinsky

September 11, 2016

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This article discusses the difference between postponing home ownership to maintain freedom, and postponing home ownership because there isn't a choice.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 5, 2016

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The Cost of Sprawl

Eliza Kashinsky

September 5, 2016

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This article from City Lab discusses a new report that identifies the cost of sprawl to American commuters-- about $1,400 per person annually.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 3, 2016

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Historical Urban Migration of the Rich

Eliza Kashinsky

September 3, 2016

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An interesting article in the Washington Post looks at the trend of wealthier residents moving back into urban areas today, and how it compares to similar trends over 130 years ago.

Eliza Kashinsky

September 1, 2016

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Common Good and Personal Good in Self-Driving Cars

Eliza Kashinsky

September 1, 2016

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Turns out, when asked in the abstract, people feel that the car should be programmed to save the greatest number, but if it is themselves or a loved one behind the wheel, they are more likely to want the car to save the driver

Eliza Kashinsky

August 29, 2016

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Inclusionary Zoning in DC

Eliza Kashinsky

August 29, 2016

Across the Nation

This article from Greater Greater Washington discusses how Washington, DC has used inclusionary zoning and some of the problems and solutions they've encountered.