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Airbnb’s Lobbying Campaign Meets Resistance Across World Cup Host Cities

As the World Cup arrives in 11 American cities, Airbnb is spending millions lobbying to loosen short-term rental regulations. Here's how cities are responding.

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From the Field

Are Dedicated ‘Sin Taxes’ a Useful Path for Affordable Housing Funding?

In the hunt for ways to fund affordable housing, taxes on controversial activities from gambling to short-term rentals are often appealing. Here’s how that’s been working in four communities.

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In Barcelona, Rent Control Shows Promise—But Short Term Rentals Limit Progress

It’s been a year since Catalunya implemented rent control. How well is it working, and why have tenants rallied for more protections?

St. George, Utah, seen from a hillside. In the foreground are deep brick-red and orange rocks, with light green/yellow grasses. The town lies in a valley, and trees lining the streets are a darker green than the grasses. Far in the distance are mountains, under a blue sky with sparse clouds.
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Running Rampant: How Short-Term Rentals Affect Communities with Loose Restrictions

Brendan O’Brien, author of “Homesick,” talks with us about his new book, and what’s he’s learned about the effects of short-term rentals in communities like Flagstaff, Arizona; Bozeman, Montana; and St. George, Utah.