Southern Urbanism

In the Ozarks, a Greenway Inspires Change

The Razorback Greenway and a Design Excellence Program are transforming the small cities of Northwest Arkansas.

Apr 8

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The Builder and the Blamer

Why homebuilding humbles the maker—and enrages the idle.

Apr 1

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March 2026

You Have More Land Than You Think

Clever design creates more housing on small sites

Mar 18 • Eli Smith

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Learning From Tradition in Charleston

Written by Will McCollum

Mar 11

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February 2026

AFFORDABILITY | Tackling Atlanta’s Housing Crisis

Attainable, amenitized, walkable: An innovative development delivers on the holy trinity of infill.

Feb 25

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These Floor Plans are Perfect for Faith-Based Housing

They're small, flexible, and affordable

Feb 18 • Eli Smith

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Thirteen Characteristics of Walkable Neighborhoods

A checklist of physical qualities

Feb 11

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Jane Jacobs: 4 Rules for Fostering Good Urbanism

In the fast-urbanizing South, Jane Jacobs’s common denominators for vibrant cities still apply | by Aaron Lubeck

Feb 4 • Southern Urbanism

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January 2026

Zoning Won’t Save Us

On the limits of policy and design

Jan 28

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Why New England's Steeples are Iconic

And why the South's aren't

Jan 21 • Eli Smith

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Some Thoughts on the Democratization of Land Use (aka zoning)*

I'On's Geoff Graham explains why the politicization of housing leads to more sprawl and less affordability.

Jan 14 • Southern Urbanism

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What the Pickleball Boom Tells Us About Housing

Access shouldn’t be a zero-sum game

Jan 7

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