At a time when economic conditions are hurting working households, community groups need to ensure they have the tools to protect their homeowners from becoming prey. We’ve all seen them: the yellow corrugated plastic signs stapled to telephone poles or the glossy postcards promising "Cash for Your House in 24 Hours!" and “We Buy Ugly Houses”. When you’re facing a mounting pile of repairs, a sudden relocation, or financial distress, these offers look like a miracle, but the

On International Workers’ Day International Workers’ Day has never fully taken hold in the United States in the same way it has across much of the world, where the labor movement marks it with large-scale labor marches and demonstrations. I became aware of it during the May Day Parade in Polish Hill, a community in Pittsburgh, PA, when living there years ago. There was always something slightly chaotic and beautiful about it. There are handmade floats, people in costumes th

On April 8, 2026, the ULI San Diego/Tijuana Regional Housing Summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and developers for a half-day exploration of the most pressing challenges in today’s residential market. From the rising costs of labor to innovative school district housing initiatives, the summit highlighted both the barriers and the creative solutions defining the San Diego/Tijuana region's future. Working at the intersection of housing, economic development