Market Urbanism is an urban policy and economics publication focused on how rules and regulations shape cities. Its guiding idea, “Liberalizing Cities From The Ground Up,” informs coverage of housing, zoning, planning, transportation, land use, and urban development. The site publishes commentary, analysis, book reviews, and explainers by contributors including Salim Furth, Michael Lewyn, Andrew Miller, and others.

Recent articles examine housing supply and affordability, deed restrictions, the types of homes being built, high-rise emissions, infrastructure, and the coexistence of human and automated drivers. Market Urbanism also explores public policy and legislative history, including federal housing measures and local efforts to enable affordable housing. Readers can browse topic areas such as economics, housing, planning, zoning, environment, architecture and design, and urbanism, or use the site’s search and archives to find past posts.

Through accessible discussion of research, laws, and city-level examples, Market Urbanism offers perspectives for readers interested in the economic and policy forces influencing how communities grow and change