Ryan Kushner
Reporter | LinkedInRyan Kushner is a reporter at Smart Cities Dive, a role he has held since 2025. He covers housing and zoning, including innovative ways to address homelessness and increase affordable housing, as well as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in local government. With a decade of journalism experience, Kushner previously served in editorial positions with American City & County, Wood Floor Business and The Smithfield Times. He holds degrees in English and communication from Mercyhurst University. He can be reached at [email protected] and on LinkedIn.
288 articles by Ryan Kushner
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Pittsburgh eyes quicker permitting with virtual inspections and a ‘fast lane’ for low-risk projects
Sept. 25, 2026 -
The US homeless population is aging. Cities must brace for new challenges.
Sept. 24, 2026 -
As AI threats grow, governors propose more guardrails — including a ‘kill switch’
Sept. 23, 2026 -
More high-rises could be coming to 7 California cities under housing density bill
Sept. 22, 2026 -
OpenAI, GSA extend discounted AI services to local governments
Sept. 21, 2026 -
Manufactured housing must be allowed in cities under new Texas law
Sept. 17, 2026 -
Rising costs, compliance pressures are top challenges for public procurement leaders: survey
Sept. 16, 2026 -
Airbnb’s $250M housing accelerator program to start in Austin, Texas
Sept. 15, 2026 -
To speed development, Prince William County, Virginia, is nixing a ‘waiting period’ for legal review
Sept. 14, 2026 -
After rent emergency declaration, San Francisco mayor proposes reforms
Sept. 11, 2026 -
How one Florida county is using data to help vulnerable residents keep their homes
Sept. 10, 2026 -
AI transparency is key for local governments, residents say
Sept. 9, 2026 -
Homeless services contracts to get a ‘reset’ in San Francisco
Sept. 8, 2026 -
Fair housing construction accessibility complaints now have a deadline, HUD says
Sept. 4, 2026 -
AI oversight still lacking in NYC despite city progress: state audit
Sept. 3, 2026 -
For affordable housing fund, Cleveland embraces private partnerships
Sept. 2, 2026 -
Weather, wayfinding, wait times: How government digital signage can keep things fresh
Sept. 1, 2026 -
Social housing program gets city task force sign-off in Portland, Maine
Aug. 31, 2026 -
New Mexico is short 58K homes. Streamlined permitting can help, study says.
Aug. 28, 2026 -
Rents are rising faster in Chicago than other US cities. The mayor wants rental reform.
Aug. 26, 2026 -
HUD homelessness tool kit downplays housing-first models, emphasizes addiction treatment
Aug. 25, 2026 -
NLC program offers AI to assist local governments with cybersecurity efforts
Aug. 24, 2026 -
3 California cities sued over alleged violations of state housing rules
Aug. 21, 2026 -
Illinois city leaders balked at statewide housing reforms. A Realtors group wants to work with them.
Aug. 20, 2026 -
ADUs had a banner year in LA County. It’s not enough to fill the housing gap, study says.
Aug. 18, 2026