Urban Phoenix Project Blog
Why I'm Giving Up My Car Again — And Why Other Elected Officials Should Too
Last fall, I parked my car for a week and tried to live my life the way many of my constituents do every single day: without a vehicle. And now I’m calling on my colleagues in the State Legislature, on the Phoenix City Council, and in other elected positions across Arizona to join me for Week Without Driving 2026
Housing Is an Education Issue: Why One Arizona School District Is Taking a Stand
For decades, housing policy and education policy have largely operated in separate lanes. But for school districts serving communities facing a housing shortage, that separation is increasingly difficult to defend.
The Two-Staircase Rule Is Outdated. Here’s Why Phoenix Should Change It.
The two-staircase requirement is one of the quieter reasons mid-size apartment buildings are so hard to build on the small lots that define much of central Phoenix. Updating it would expand housing supply, lower construction costs, and support the city’s climate and infill goals, and it would not cost taxpayers anything.
Maximizing the Impact of HB2721: A Bold Approach for Phoenix Zoning Reform
Arizona’s HB2721 presents Phoenix with a rare opportunity to make progress on multiple challenges at once: housing affordability, infrastructure efficiency, climate resilience, and long-term fiscal stability.