Jonathan Tarleton
@jonathantarleton.bsky.social
Writer & city planner | HOMES FOR LIVING out 2.11.25
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Join the IPK on Thursday, May 1st (5:30-7:00 PM) for an event with @jonathantarleton.bsky.social. He will discuss his book Homes for Living: The Fight for Social Housing and a New American Commons, with @professorsophie.bsky.social and Joshua Jelly-Schapiro.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Join the IPK on Thursday, May 1st (5:30-7:00 PM) for an event with @jonathantarleton.bsky.social. He will discuss his book Homes for Living: The Fight for Social Housing and a New American Commons, with @professorsophie.bsky.social and Joshua Jelly-Schapiro.
ipk.nyu.edu/events/book-...
ipk.nyu.edu/events/book-...
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No doubts about it. HOMES FOR LIVING solidly comes down on the side that housing is a universal right. You’ll also see that Tarleton argues that capitalism, aka the free market, is incapable of insuring that everyone has basic shelter. #HousingCrisis
DELVING IN: Jonathan Tarleton and the Case for Government Supported Housing
Stuart Kelter interviews J onathan Tarleton , a writer, urban planner, and oral historian. He previously served as the chief researcher for Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas, as editor in...
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April 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
No doubts about it. HOMES FOR LIVING solidly comes down on the side that housing is a universal right. You’ll also see that Tarleton argues that capitalism, aka the free market, is incapable of insuring that everyone has basic shelter. #HousingCrisis
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Author explores NYC’s housing crisis through residents’ stories
Watch the interview here.
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April 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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At the end of the day, @jonathantarleton.bsky.social says even pro-privatization homeowners are victims missing out on affordable housing. The American Dream narrative convinced them that they are not true homeowners. @newyorker.com
What Do We Buy Into When We Buy a Home?
Homeownership, long a cherished American ideal, has become the subject of black comedies, midlife-crisis novels, and unintentionally dystopic reality TV.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
At the end of the day, @jonathantarleton.bsky.social says even pro-privatization homeowners are victims missing out on affordable housing. The American Dream narrative convinced them that they are not true homeowners. @newyorker.com
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“Residents who strongly believed in preserving social housing as a public good would often stay away from making arguments that had any moral or ethical dimension because they would quickly be branded as ideological by their peers.” — @jonathantarleton.bsky.social
Home Valuation - Urban Omnibus
New stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
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March 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“Residents who strongly believed in preserving social housing as a public good would often stay away from making arguments that had any moral or ethical dimension because they would quickly be branded as ideological by their peers.” — @jonathantarleton.bsky.social
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@jonathantarleton.bsky.social loves books about housing, but they are too often about units or buildings rather than the dynamics of the people who live in them. He brings the people to fore in his own book, HOMES FOR LIVING. #AffordableHousing
DELVING IN: Jonathan Tarleton and the Case for Government Supported Housing
Stuart Kelter interviews J onathan Tarleton , a writer, urban planner, and oral historian. He previously served as the chief researcher for Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas, as editor in...
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March 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
@jonathantarleton.bsky.social loves books about housing, but they are too often about units or buildings rather than the dynamics of the people who live in them. He brings the people to fore in his own book, HOMES FOR LIVING. #AffordableHousing
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Residents who opt for privatization, like those who lived in the Mitchell-Lama program, fall under the spell of something other than money. As @jonathantarleton.bsky.social explains in HOMES FOR LIVING, ownership comes with a vision of boundless possibility.
What Do We Buy Into When We Buy a Home?
Homeownership, long a cherished American ideal, has become the subject of black comedies, midlife-crisis novels, and unintentionally dystopic reality TV.
buff.ly
March 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Residents who opt for privatization, like those who lived in the Mitchell-Lama program, fall under the spell of something other than money. As @jonathantarleton.bsky.social explains in HOMES FOR LIVING, ownership comes with a vision of boundless possibility.
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“Rigor doesn’t equal perfection, so turn every page—or don’t. Get used to missing something.” — @jonathantarleton.bsky.social #WritersProcess @literaryhub.bsky.social
Jonathan Tarleton on the Limits of Research—and Making Peace with What You Don’t Know
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. I find particular satisfaction in observing how the works I’m reading weave their way into my words. While writing my book…
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March 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Rigor doesn’t equal perfection, so turn every page—or don’t. Get used to missing something.” — @jonathantarleton.bsky.social #WritersProcess @literaryhub.bsky.social
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People intent on privatizing housing co-ops often believe that ownership is only real when you can profit from what you own. This is a common notion felt in the US. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social says that’s not the only option. #AffordableHousing
Home Valuation - Urban Omnibus
New stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
buff.ly
March 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
People intent on privatizing housing co-ops often believe that ownership is only real when you can profit from what you own. This is a common notion felt in the US. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social says that’s not the only option. #AffordableHousing
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How people relate to their homes is a key ingredient to understanding how to make sure #AffordableHousing is preserved for the next generation. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social
DELVING IN: Jonathan Tarleton and the Case for Government Supported Housing
Stuart Kelter interviews J onathan Tarleton , a writer, urban planner, and oral historian. He previously served as the chief researcher for Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas, as editor in...
buff.ly
March 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
How people relate to their homes is a key ingredient to understanding how to make sure #AffordableHousing is preserved for the next generation. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social
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It’s always fascinating to learn what makes the page and what doesn’t. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social gives us a #BehindTheScenes look at writing his book HOMES FOR LIVING. @literaryhub.bsky.social
Jonathan Tarleton on the Limits of Research—and Making Peace with What You Don’t Know
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. I find particular satisfaction in observing how the works I’m reading weave their way into my words. While writing my book…
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March 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It’s always fascinating to learn what makes the page and what doesn’t. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social gives us a #BehindTheScenes look at writing his book HOMES FOR LIVING. @literaryhub.bsky.social
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urbanomnibus.net/2025/03/home...
New feature release! “Home Valuation”
@city.bsky.social and @jonathantarleton.bsky.social discuss new stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
New feature release! “Home Valuation”
@city.bsky.social and @jonathantarleton.bsky.social discuss new stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
Home Valuation - Urban Omnibus
New stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
urbanomnibus.net
March 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
urbanomnibus.net/2025/03/home...
New feature release! “Home Valuation”
@city.bsky.social and @jonathantarleton.bsky.social discuss new stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
New feature release! “Home Valuation”
@city.bsky.social and @jonathantarleton.bsky.social discuss new stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
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If you lived in an #AffordableHousing co-op like the Mitchell-Lama in NYC, would you take the opportunity to “go private” and sell your home at market rate? @jonathantarleton.bsky.social
What Do We Buy Into When We Buy a Home?
Homeownership, long a cherished American ideal, has become the subject of black comedies, midlife-crisis novels, and unintentionally dystopic reality TV.
buff.ly
March 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If you lived in an #AffordableHousing co-op like the Mitchell-Lama in NYC, would you take the opportunity to “go private” and sell your home at market rate? @jonathantarleton.bsky.social
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US homes are at the center of a struggle between ideologies of ownership and self-sufficiency and visions of collective stewardship of a common resource. How can we keep housing a public good and a human right? @jonathantarleton.bsky.social @city.bsky.social
Home Valuation - Urban Omnibus
New stories from Mitchell-Lama co-ops and the LA Tenants Union narrate the housing crisis as a struggle for control, and over the true meaning of a home.
buff.ly
March 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
US homes are at the center of a struggle between ideologies of ownership and self-sufficiency and visions of collective stewardship of a common resource. How can we keep housing a public good and a human right? @jonathantarleton.bsky.social @city.bsky.social
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The way @jonathantarleton.bsky.social sees the future of US housing, decoupling homes from profit is the path toward great investment in our common wellbeing. #HomesForLiving @annehelen.bsky.social buff.ly/Upwl6xp
March 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The way @jonathantarleton.bsky.social sees the future of US housing, decoupling homes from profit is the path toward great investment in our common wellbeing. #HomesForLiving @annehelen.bsky.social buff.ly/Upwl6xp
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“We do not have to be creating things from scratch to institute social housing today. What we need to do is fund and maintain them. It’s not impossible to do this in America.” — @jonathantarleton.bsky.social #AffordableHousing buff.ly/4k7wrcZ
March 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“We do not have to be creating things from scratch to institute social housing today. What we need to do is fund and maintain them. It’s not impossible to do this in America.” — @jonathantarleton.bsky.social #AffordableHousing buff.ly/4k7wrcZ
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Achieving perfection in writing through rigor is ideal. But it’s not always useful to approach a writing project with the baggage of perfectionism. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social @literaryhub.bsky.social
Jonathan Tarleton on the Limits of Research—and Making Peace with What You Don’t Know
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. I find particular satisfaction in observing how the works I’m reading weave their way into my words. While writing my book…
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March 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Achieving perfection in writing through rigor is ideal. But it’s not always useful to approach a writing project with the baggage of perfectionism. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social @literaryhub.bsky.social
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I took a quick ride on the Northeast Regional into Boston this morning to attend a discussion on a new book by @jonathantarleton.bsky.social on social housing. Great to be in community with so many folks interested in models of #housing decommodification!
March 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I took a quick ride on the Northeast Regional into Boston this morning to attend a discussion on a new book by @jonathantarleton.bsky.social on social housing. Great to be in community with so many folks interested in models of #housing decommodification!
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Earlier today @newyorker.com posted an extensive piece on housing, and it's so great to see that @beaconpress.bsky.social author @jonathantarleton.bsky.social's HOMES FOR LIVING is referenced and quoted throughout!
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
What Do We Buy Into When We Buy a Home?
Homeownership, long a cherished American ideal, has become the subject of black comedies, midlife-crisis novels, and unintentionally dystopic reality TV.
www.newyorker.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Earlier today @newyorker.com posted an extensive piece on housing, and it's so great to see that @beaconpress.bsky.social author @jonathantarleton.bsky.social's HOMES FOR LIVING is referenced and quoted throughout!
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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As the housing crisis deepens, more people are looking for solutions and finding social-housing models that flourish. That’s why the Mitchell-Lama co-ops in NYC are a big deal. #AffordableHousing @jonathantarleton.bsky.social buff.ly/4k7wrcZ
March 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
As the housing crisis deepens, more people are looking for solutions and finding social-housing models that flourish. That’s why the Mitchell-Lama co-ops in NYC are a big deal. #AffordableHousing @jonathantarleton.bsky.social buff.ly/4k7wrcZ
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“Rigor doesn’t equal perfection.” @jonathantarleton.bsky.social on research (and why sometimes, it’s okay not to know).
Jonathan Tarleton on the Limits of Research—and Making Peace with What You Don’t Know
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. I find particular satisfaction in observing how the works I’m reading weave their way into my words. While writing my book…
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March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Rigor doesn’t equal perfection.” @jonathantarleton.bsky.social on research (and why sometimes, it’s okay not to know).
Reposted by Jonathan Tarleton
"Rigor doesn’t equal perfection, so turn every page—or don’t. Get used to missing something." @beaconpress.bsky.social author @jonathantarleton.bsky.social talks about his writing process for HOMES FOR LIVING & limits of research in this @literaryhub.bsky.social piece.
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Jonathan Tarleton on the Limits of Research—and Making Peace with What You Don’t Know
This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. I find particular satisfaction in observing how the works I’m reading weave their way into my words. While writing my book…
lithub.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Rigor doesn’t equal perfection, so turn every page—or don’t. Get used to missing something." @beaconpress.bsky.social author @jonathantarleton.bsky.social talks about his writing process for HOMES FOR LIVING & limits of research in this @literaryhub.bsky.social piece.
lithub.com/jonathan-tar...
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Commodification/privatization is often *intended* as a way to allow people to retire “comfortably” but results in a building with accumulated maintenance that forces long-time residents to flee. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social gets into it with @annehelen.bsky.social.
Homes for Living!
How do you make housing that's *permanently* affordable?
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March 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Commodification/privatization is often *intended* as a way to allow people to retire “comfortably” but results in a building with accumulated maintenance that forces long-time residents to flee. @jonathantarleton.bsky.social gets into it with @annehelen.bsky.social.
Reposted by Jonathan Tarleton
A safe, stable, affordable home is a gift, just as land and life are. As @jonathantarleton.bsky.social emphasizes in HOMES FOR LIVING, residents’ fulfillment of their responsibility to steward that gift is what makes their ownership real. #AffordableHousing
Housing: For Profit or Public Good?
Two New York City housing co-ops debated whether to privatize. Only one chose profit over public good.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A safe, stable, affordable home is a gift, just as land and life are. As @jonathantarleton.bsky.social emphasizes in HOMES FOR LIVING, residents’ fulfillment of their responsibility to steward that gift is what makes their ownership real. #AffordableHousing