Groundbreaking for Artist Lofts is Imminent
Artist Lofts is the first step in building up the Truckee Railyard project, with excavation and foundation work scheduled to begin in August.
To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?
How short-term rentals are affecting the local housing market.
Tackling Housing Crisis via Propositions, Who’s Filed for Local Seats
California’s upcoming ballot measures; and the roster of candidates for local special districts and Truckee town council seats.
A Village from Scratch
Resident hopefuls work to create a co-housing community in Truckee on West River Street.
Voices of the Displaced
They aren’t here anymore, but they are our educators, laborers, friends, and neighbors, nonetheless. Presenting: the Ink’s memorial wall for locals displaced by the housing crisis.
A Numbers Game: Short-Term Versus Long-Term Renting and Why People Are...
Property managers share why their clients are opting to short-term rent instead of long-term rent, and why they think capping STRs won’t slow Tahoe’s housing appreciation.
No Housing, No Employees
As the housing market continues to boom, employees are losing their homes, leaving businesses in a bind as they struggle to find staff.
Art Taking Hold, But Stigma and Safety Issues Stick
Truckee Artist Lofts has garnered a poor reputation because of certain residents, but the affordable housing project is on an upward trajectory, say some. Others continue to struggle with safety, function, and future.
Turning Tide
The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it an unexpectedly explosive real estate boom in Tahoe/Truckee, with demand far exceeding supply. Is the local market now starting to favor buyers?
Little Boxes on the Hillside
We round up major development projects approved in the last 15 years and look at their associated affordable housing requirements. We ask, where are they now and — where we could find out — why.