Patrick Tuohey

Useful article by @patricktuohey.bsky.social at @thehill.com regarding Tulsa Remote, in part drawing on my research on Tulsa Remote. thehill.com/opinion/fina.... As article says, part of reason why Tulsa Remote can have success is that it is cheaper per job induced than typical business incentives.

A Conversation with Nolan Gray Podcast Episode · The Messy City Podcast · 09/09/2025 · 57m

An excellent conversation on #housing and #zoning podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

How cities can make manufactured housing safer - Better Cities Project Many mobile homes are vulnerable to floods, fires, and high winds. Municipal policy reforms in zoning, building standards, and retrofitting can make manufactured housing safer without sacrificing affo...

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What other cities can learn from Kansas City’s failed progressive experiments  thehill.com/opinion/cong...

When ‘not in my backyard’ slows housing development | Opinion Like in Kansas City's West Side and Parkville, homeowner vetoes can stop much-needed new residential construction. | Opinion

www.kansascity.com/opinion/read... #housing #nimby

Outdated building codes hold back housing development - Better Cities Project Allowing single-stair buildings could reduce construction costs by 6% to 13%, making more housing projects financially viable.

better-cities.org/community-gr... #housing #building

KC’s Kauffman Center can teach Trump, the left a lesson about arts funding | Opinion Kansas City’s beautiful performing arts center proves private money keeps the creative scene thriving without government interference. | Opinion

KC’s Kauffman Center can teach Trump, the left a lesson about arts funding
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After Grants Pass: what San Francisco’s stricter encampment enforcement means for city leaders - Better Cities Project After the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, San Francisco ramped up encampment enforcement and saw visible gains; here are five implementation lessons for municipal leaders weighing similar policies...

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Responding to PortKC’s Defenders Michael Collins, a former CEO of PortKC and the founder of Grayson Capital, which specializes in “public-private real estate development,” posted a If PortKC were serious about serving the public, its...

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Westside neighbors ask KC to stop construction of soccer star’s proposed six-plex They say a city board’s approval to permit the project was illegal and should be reverse.

*THIS* is NIMBYism. 'No one is against housing,' the opponents say. They just don't want it, y'know, near them. #housing
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Aldermen vote to make housing in St. Louis easier to build The legislation reduces the lot sizes required to build single-family and some two-family buildings and eases occupancy limits to make intergenerational living easier.

Aldermen vote to make #housing in St. Louis easier to build www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...

The ‘Montana Miracle’ continues through housing reform passed in 2025 These reforms are promising steps toward expanding Montana’s housing supply and bringing down home prices across the state.

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LeBron to Luka: Inside the most delicate superstar transition in NBA history For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

Every story is a housing story.

"James has been building his forever home on a hilltop in Beverly Hills for the past five years; it reportedly took him three years just to get all the permits."

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Inclusionary housing: At what price? - Better Cities Project A new study reveals the staggering cost of incentivizing developers to build affordable units in high-income neighborhoods.

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The Growth Trap: How cities sabotage themselves - Better Cities Project Cities hurt long-term growth by relying on costly incentives instead of streamlining services, reducing barriers, and trusting in their own communities.

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Local policing reform: Three big ideas cities can tackle today Three Better Cities Project policy recommendations give local leaders tools for reforming policing -- without federal or state authorities.

better-cities.org/criminal-jus... #policing #police

Blaming corporate landlords misses the point. Housing issues are policy-driven - Better Cities Project Poor policy choices are the real culprit behind rising housing prices.

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Why does Port KC require applicants sign an NDA? showmeinstitute.org/blog/transpa...

Ida B. Wells: Patriot who redefined American liberty should be remembered on July 4 | Opinion She was a civil rights pioneer who exposed racial injustice and embodied liberty. Her legacy defines the true spirit of July 4 patriotism. | Opinion

My column for Independence Day
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Ida B. Wells: Patriot who redefined American liberty should be remembered on July 4 | Opinion She was a civil rights pioneer who exposed racial injustice and embodied liberty. Her legacy defines the true spirit of July 4 patriotism. | Opinion

My column for Independence Day
www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...

The Growth Trap: How cities sabotage themselves - Better Cities Project Cities hurt long-term growth by relying on costly incentives instead of streamlining services, reducing barriers, and trusting in their own communities.

There is no magic formula of subsidies that will help your City or town grow
better-cities.org/economic-pro... #cities #growth #housing

Streamlining permits to solve housing shortages - Better Cities Project LA can overcome its housing shortage and wildfire devastation by streamlining its permitting process through third-party reviews, following successful examples from other states.

better-cities.org/community-gr... #housing

A #housing crisis caused by government policies will not be solved by pouring on more regulation and complexity

Blaming corporate landlords misses the point. Housing issues are policy-driven - Better Cities Project Poor policy choices are the real culprit behind rising housing prices.

better-cities.org/criminal-jus... #housing

PortKC isn't just doing bad things, it's doing them badly www.kansascity.com/opinion/read... #KCMO

"We'll erect a multitude of regulations and swarms of officers to harrass our people and drive up the cost of #housing. Then we'll redirect taxpayer money to offset those costs."

"Why not just roll back the regulations, sir?"

"Nobody knows."

Before doling out subsidies, Missouri should insist John Sherman and Clark Hunt testify • Missouri Independent Before Missouri lawmakers dole out stadium subsidies, the owners of the Royals and Chiefs should be called to testify.

missouriindependent.com/2025/06/02/b... @kansascitychiefs.bsky.social @royals.com #moleg

Where KC's mayor travels isn’t the problem. It’s who pays, and what they stand to gain • Missouri Independent Mayor Quinton Lucas has sidestepped ethics rules, not by breaking them, but by rerouting gifts through a nonprofit shielded from disclosure

Where KC’s mayor travels isn’t the problem. It’s who pays, and what they stand to gain missouriindependent.com/2025/05/30/w...

Housing costs, regulation, and the promise of reform The challenge is to reshape regulations to allow much more housing where it’s needed.

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According to KCPD Crime Stats, #KCMO is on track to match the 2023 number of homicides, our highest ever. mediaweb.kcpd.org/CrimeStats/D...