A personal newsletter by Ben Southwood on housing, planning, architecture, local government and policy reform in the UK. It mixes original argument and personal history with pointers to longer pieces, such as his Works in Progress articles on radiation safety and land reform.
Website: https://www.bensouthwood.co.uk
Kevin Erdmann analyses US housing costs, construction and rents against broader macroeconomic trends such as inflation, interest rates and investment. Readers get a data-driven argument that housing supply constraints, not demand, drive prices, along with monthly updates on residential construction.
A close, detailed reporter's look at Austin city council races, profiling candidates in Districts 1, 5 and 9 through their backgrounds, coalitions and voting records. It explains local political factions and history that help readers judge candidates who lack public records.
Advocacy journalism covering Seattle and Puget Sound urban policy, including transit, housing, street safety and city budgets. Readers get local reporting with an openly pro-urbanist viewpoint, plus event announcements and candidate endorsements.
MendoLocal.News covers Mendocino County government and civic affairs with fact-based reporting drawn from board meetings, payroll records and election officials. Readers get specific, sourced accounts of local decisions on pay, permitting and voting access.
One short email a week with hand-picked newsletters from the index. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
