"A process that empowers opponents of change while disempowering pro-change majorities makes it impossible for communities to evolve in response to real housing needs, local demand, and changing demographics." - @puzycki.bsky.social www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/the-death-... #EndNeighborhoodVetocracy

As alway @puzycki.bsky.social in The Invisible City hitting the highlights of why #txlege needs to take action to reform the Capitol View Corridors in Austin: www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/the-invisi...

Density bonus programs are fundamentally broken. The city should explore alternatives and not just modify or "calibrate" them. www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/density-is... by @puzycki.bsky.social

Thanks so much to @puzycki.bsky.social and Diana Lind for recommending our Substack in their Urbanist Reading List 💫 Check out the full slate of recommendations, and subscribe to them too! 👇 www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/an-urbanis...

I interviewed @zellnor.bsky.social, New York mayoral candidate, about his vision to "Rebuild NYC.” We talked about the housing crisis, land use reform, historic preservation, rent stabilization, and economic opportunity. Read the whole thing: www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/can-nyc-bu...

Modern zoning codes are not meant to protect people from smokestacks; they’re a smokescreen for “protecting” people from other people. It’s not about who should control zoning, it’s about how much exclusion we should accept. www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/all-zoning...

Cities are essential goods, not luxury products.

Texas sending its best to @strongtowns.org National Gathering! And if you can't make it to Providence this June, check out all of @puzycki.bsky.social excellent housing takes here: www.ryanpuzycki.com

Time to meet your movement! The 2025 Strong Towns National Gathering has a packed schedule of speakers who share your vision. Here’s one: Ryan Puzycki! Get your tickets before they’re gone! buff.ly/DrkhLQF

Up at City of Yes today: Texas sprawl is the price we pay for urban zoning dysfunction. Read more here: www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/yall-means...