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The asbestos times

Asbestos was a miracle material, virtually impervious to fire. But as we fixed city fires in other ways, we came to learn about its horrific downsides.

2023-11-15 Works in Progress 3,000 words

Rated 2024-03-21

How Israel turned homeowners into YIMBYs

Homeowners are often the biggest opponents of building new homes. An Israeli reform reversed this by making homeowners the main beneficiaries of development.

2024-02-16 Works in Progress 6,000 words

Rated 2024-03-20

Why Britain doesn’t build

The history of attempts to reform planning in Britain is proof that political willpower is not enough: you need to be smart, not just brave.

2023-05-23 Works in Progress 8,000 words

Rated 2023-06-28