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Scott Beyer is author of the Market Urbanism Around the World series on Independent’s Catalyst website. He is the founder and CEO of the Market Urbanism Report and host of the Market Urbanism Podcast. Author of the book, Market Urbanism: A Vision for Free-Market Cities, he is also an urban affairs journalist who writes regular columns for Forbes, Governing Magazine, and HousingOnline.com.

Catalyst Articles

Squatting In Homes Has Become Too Easy

New York City’s squatter laws, and America’s other “pro tenant” legislation, shows that we’re moving away from respect for property rights.

Apr. 1, 2024

Detroit’s Land Value Tax Experiment

The Motor City considers taxing land value more than property value. Can that reverse the long-time downturn?

Mar. 1, 2024

Upzoning: Only Part of the Housing Affordability Fix

Various other regulations hold back production, making upzoning bills useless or even counterproductive.

Feb. 1, 2024

American Privilege

Traveling the developing world reveals vast inequality, racism, and sexism—and just how fortunate Americans are.

Jan. 15, 2024

Japan: Where High-Speed Rail Works

The Shinkansen system is efficient and being exported to other countries. Will something similar work in the U.S.?

Jan. 8, 2024

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Articles

Beyond Homeless

Policy Solutions for the Bay Area and Beyond

Executive Summary

Dec. 15, 2021

Beyond Homeless

Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, Transformative Solutions

Policy Briefing

Nov. 10, 2021

Beacon Posts

Why Aren’t West Coast Ports Booming?

Gulf and East Coast labor and economic policies drive port activity up to West Coast levels

Oct. 6, 2022

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