There has been some upheaval in the residential market, but maybe not as much as had been forecast. People still need a place to live, and the quality of space seems to be even more of a priority, so affordable housing is as important as ever. Continue Reading

Straight, a distinguished professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, describes her community as one of barter, where neighbors trade bags of oranges for tools and fresh-caught fish. Continue Reading