Free Range City

Sidewalk Repair is State Capacity

Mastering the little things is how we learn to do bigger things

Jan 2 • Andrew Burleson

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December 2025

Large redevelopment projects aren’t the answer

Incremental housing unlocks more supply

Dec 19, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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Incremental Cathedrals

Thoughts on "moonshots" and when we should take them

Dec 11, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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Was Apollo a mistake?

True progress is sustained progress

Dec 5, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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The Hidden Architecture of Thriving Neighborhoods

There’s a particular street corner in my mind that captures everything a neighborhood should be.

Published on Momentum to Build Community • Dec 1, 2025

November 2025

The Internet is a miracle

Taking a moment to appreciate everyday magic we take for granted

Nov 26, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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Cities, Progress, and Parenting

Reframing, and renaming, this newsletter

Nov 18, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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Reflections on the Progress Conference

Two weeks ago I got to attend the Progress Conference. Here are my main takeaways on the vibe, the big ideas I heard, and opportunities for the future…

Nov 2, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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October 2025

The Free-Range City

A lifelong search for the best place to raise our kids

Oct 13, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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Could we create land use rules that work better for everyone?

Adaptive Code could unlock transformative housing supply without radically changing neighborhoods.

Oct 6, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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September 2025

How cities block affordable housing

When land prices are high and incremental development is prohibited, there's no good path to build affordable homes

Sep 25, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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What would it take to build an affordable house?

Let's try to make the numbers work

Sep 9, 2025 • Andrew Burleson

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