Have you heard about “single-stair reform,” the idea sweeping the urbanist community of developers and housing-density proponents? Culver City just became the first municipality in the state of ...

Seven of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the United States sit in California, which probably comes as no surprise to many Californians. But the nation’s priciest ZIP code, 33109, lies on Fisher ...

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What do stairs have to do with California’s housing crisis? More than you might think, say many local policymakers. Cities across the state have been considering building code changes to let new ...

Coming in second doesn’t make Atherton (ZIP code 94027) an affordable place to live, though. For perspective, the cheapest home sold in 2025 so far went for $3 million. Meanwhile, the most expensive ...

The L.A. City Council voted last week to draft an ordinance that would allow buildings of up to six stories to have a single stairway. Advocates say it would be easier and cheaper to build on smaller ...

El Toro is one of the most iconic stair sets in skateboarding history. Known for its 20 stairs, it has challenged some of the best skaters in the world. This video captures what it's like to stand in ...

Nashville's "smart stair" building code became official earlier in July, after it had passed the Metro Nashville Council. The change allows apartment and condo buildings to be built with a single ...

An update to Metro Nashville’s building code is looking to address the city’s housing crisis. The Metro Council last week unanimously passed what’s known as Smart Stair reform, which allows for ...