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Patrick Tuohey
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Dir of Policy Better Cities Project; Sr fellow @showmeinstitute.bsky.social; Vstg fellow Yorktown Policy; Columnist @thekansascitystar.bsky.social / McClatchy
Born in DC, raised in NC, BA from BC, lives in KC
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Patrick Tuohey @patricktuohey.bsky.social · Dec 8
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Useful article by @patricktuohey.bsky.social at @thehill.com regarding Tulsa Remote, in part drawing on my research on Tulsa Remote. thehill.com/opinion/fina.... As article says, part of reason why Tulsa Remote can have success is that it is cheaper per job induced than typical business incentives.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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An excellent conversation on #housing and #zoning podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
A Conversation with Nolan Gray
Podcast Episode · The Messy City Podcast · 09/09/2025 · 57m
podcasts.apple.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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better-cities.org/community-gr...
How cities can make manufactured housing safer - Better Cities Project
Many mobile homes are vulnerable to floods, fires, and high winds. Municipal policy reforms in zoning, building standards, and retrofitting can make manufactured housing safer without sacrificing affo...
better-cities.org
September 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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What other cities can learn from Kansas City’s failed progressive experiments  thehill.com/opinion/cong...
September 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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www.kansascity.com/opinion/read... #housing #nimby
When ‘not in my backyard’ slows housing development | Opinion
Like in Kansas City's West Side and Parkville, homeowner vetoes can stop much-needed new residential construction. | Opinion
www.kansascity.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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better-cities.org/community-gr... #housing #building
Outdated building codes hold back housing development - Better Cities Project
Allowing single-stair buildings could reduce construction costs by 6% to 13%, making more housing projects financially viable.
better-cities.org
August 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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KC’s Kauffman Center can teach Trump, the left a lesson about arts funding
www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
KC’s Kauffman Center can teach Trump, the left a lesson about arts funding | Opinion
Kansas City’s beautiful performing arts center proves private money keeps the creative scene thriving without government interference. | Opinion
www.kansascity.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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better-cities.org/community-gr... #moeless
After Grants Pass: what San Francisco’s stricter encampment enforcement means for city leaders - Better Cities Project
After the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, San Francisco ramped up encampment enforcement and saw visible gains; here are five implementation lessons for municipal leaders weighing similar policies...
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August 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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showmeinstitute.org/blog/state-a... #kcmo
Responding to PortKC’s Defenders
Michael Collins, a former CEO of PortKC and the founder of Grayson Capital, which specializes in “public-private real estate development,” posted a If PortKC were serious about serving the public, its...
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July 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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*THIS* is NIMBYism. 'No one is against housing,' the opponents say. They just don't want it, y'know, near them. #housing
www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Westside neighbors ask KC to stop construction of soccer star’s proposed six-plex
They say a city board’s approval to permit the project was illegal and should be reverse.
www.kansascity.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Aldermen vote to make #housing in St. Louis easier to build www.stlpr.org/economy-busi...
Aldermen vote to make housing in St. Louis easier to build
The legislation reduces the lot sizes required to build single-family and some two-family buildings and eases occupancy limits to make intergenerational living easier.
www.stlpr.org
July 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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reason.org/commentary/t... #housing
The ‘Montana Miracle’ continues through housing reform passed in 2025
These reforms are promising steps toward expanding Montana’s housing supply and bringing down home prices across the state.
reason.org
July 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Every story is a housing story.

"James has been building his forever home on a hilltop in Beverly Hills for the past five years; it reportedly took him three years just to get all the permits."

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LeBron to Luka: Inside the most delicate superstar transition in NBA history
For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.
www.espn.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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better-cities.org/community-gr... #housing
Inclusionary housing: At what price? - Better Cities Project
A new study reveals the staggering cost of incentivizing developers to build affordable units in high-income neighborhoods.
better-cities.org
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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better-cities.org/economic-pro...
The Growth Trap: How cities sabotage themselves - Better Cities Project
Cities hurt long-term growth by relying on costly incentives instead of streamlining services, reducing barriers, and trusting in their own communities.
better-cities.org
July 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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better-cities.org/criminal-jus... #policing #police
Local policing reform: Three big ideas cities can tackle today
Three Better Cities Project policy recommendations give local leaders tools for reforming policing -- without federal or state authorities.
better-cities.org
July 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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better-cities.org/criminal-jus... #housing
Blaming corporate landlords misses the point. Housing issues are policy-driven - Better Cities Project
Poor policy choices are the real culprit behind rising housing prices.
better-cities.org
July 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Why does Port KC require applicants sign an NDA? showmeinstitute.org/blog/transpa...
July 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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My column for Independence Day
www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...
Ida B. Wells: Patriot who redefined American liberty should be remembered on July 4 | Opinion
She was a civil rights pioneer who exposed racial injustice and embodied liberty. Her legacy defines the true spirit of July 4 patriotism. | Opinion
www.sacbee.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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My column for Independence Day
www.sacbee.com/opinion/arti...
Ida B. Wells: Patriot who redefined American liberty should be remembered on July 4 | Opinion
She was a civil rights pioneer who exposed racial injustice and embodied liberty. Her legacy defines the true spirit of July 4 patriotism. | Opinion
www.sacbee.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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There is no magic formula of subsidies that will help your City or town grow
better-cities.org/economic-pro... #cities #growth #housing
The Growth Trap: How cities sabotage themselves - Better Cities Project
Cities hurt long-term growth by relying on costly incentives instead of streamlining services, reducing barriers, and trusting in their own communities.
better-cities.org
July 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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better-cities.org/community-gr... #housing
Streamlining permits to solve housing shortages - Better Cities Project
LA can overcome its housing shortage and wildfire devastation by streamlining its permitting process through third-party reviews, following successful examples from other states.
better-cities.org
July 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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A #housing crisis caused by government policies will not be solved by pouring on more regulation and complexity
June 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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better-cities.org/criminal-jus... #housing
Blaming corporate landlords misses the point. Housing issues are policy-driven - Better Cities Project
Poor policy choices are the real culprit behind rising housing prices.
better-cities.org
June 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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PortKC isn't just doing bad things, it's doing them badly www.kansascity.com/opinion/read... #KCMO
June 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM