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LinkedInWeekly · last post 15 days ago

A biweekly analysis of things that matter to Canadian Real Estate Investors.

Likely audience: Property developers

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Substacklast post Jun 22, 2026

Thoughts on housing and the YIMBY movement from an affordable housing developer in the DC Area.

Likely audience: Housing policy advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: The Urban Condition publishes in-depth policy analysis and historical investigations focused on US housing, zoning reform, and urban infrastructure. The publication targets professionals and policymakers interested in…

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: After We've Won publishes a rotating mix of interviews, essays, and podcast episodes focused on US politics, housing policy, rural climate justice, and civic innovation. The content targets readers interested in social…

Likely audience: Public policy researchers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: Free Range City publishes essays on urban planning, housing policy, and land-use reform alongside personal narratives about career transitions and city comparisons. The publication mixes analytical articles on zoning…

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

the Triangle's pro-housing news and advocacy organization

Likely audience: community activists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Practical politics for housing reform from Laura Foote, the Executive Director of YIMBY Action.

Likely audience: Online urbanists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Economist working on housing and replication.

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

Everything Coliving is your once-a-week a recap of the latest coliving news, projects, developments and insights in this ever-growing industry.

Likely audience: Coliving operators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The New Urban Order publishes in-depth analysis on urban planning, housing policy, and civic infrastructure, featuring long-form articles on political dynamics and city development alongside subscriber spotlights. The…

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Home Economics publishes podcast episodes and articles analyzing housing policy, zoning regulations, real estate economics, and wealth inequality. The content targets readers interested in the economic and political…

Likely audience: real estate investors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso talk life and policy in Upstate New York.

Likely audience: local government officials

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Holding Sadiq Khan to account. London Assembly Conservative Group.

Likely audience: London residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Abundance New York publishes analysis on municipal governance, housing policy, and climate infrastructure alongside practical voter guides and event announcements for New York City and state. The publication serves…

Likely audience: Local government officials

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Fucking Cancelled is a socialist podcast by Jay Lesoleil and Clementine Morrigan challenging cancel culture, identitarianism, and 'social justice' orthodoxy in order to build of an effective and organized Left based in…

Likely audience: tenant rights activists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Bubble Newsletter publishes weekly articles and podcast episodes covering Spanish politics, the housing crisis, and cultural events for an English-speaking audience interested in Spain's current affairs. The…

Likely audience: Real estate investors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Better Cities publishes opinion pieces, policy analyses, and voter guides focused on New York City urbanism, housing, and politics. The publication mixes analytical reports on fiscal measures like the pied-à-terre tax…

Likely audience: New York City residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Abundance and Growth Blog publishes weekly digests and articles on housing policy, energy infrastructure, and biotech research for readers interested in the intersection of science and public policy. The publication…

Likely audience: Urban planners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

Personal musings of a designer/builder operating at the frontiers of historic preservation, green building, affordable housing and community design.

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

From recent posts: Car Free America publishes urban planning essays, transportation guides, and policy analysis focusing on city density, public meetings, and infrastructure. The publication targets readers interested in sustainable…

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Headwaters publishes in-depth articles on niche scientific and policy topics such as rural urbanism, plant breeding, and cattle methane emissions. The publication targets readers interested in specific agricultural and…

Likely audience: urban planners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

Commentary, opinion, observations, experiences.

Likely audience: Local residents in Menlo Park

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: Building Abundance publishes academic-style articles analyzing housing economics, zoning policy, and urban planning mechanisms. The publication targets researchers and policy analysts interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: Real estate investors and developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

Exploring urbanism and the world we build for each other.

Likely audience: Urban planners

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