Cities across the world continue to grow, and with that growth comes a shift in how people live. Rising housing costs, dense urban populations, and a desire to stay close to work, culture, and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Imagine renting a home consisting of a bedroom and bathroom, with a kitchen shared by up to eight of your neighbors. That's the idea behind the new trend on Capitol Hill, called "micro-housing," which ...

Two blocks from Jules James’ Lake Union Mail off Eastlake Avenue, some very tiny apartments have sparked big outrage among neighbors, and started a citywide debate about the future of urban ...

SEATTLE — Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose. The 180-square-foot (17-square-meter) room is filled with an air ...

Tiny apartments are becoming more popular in the Midwest, though Columbus has a ways to go before we start competing with West Coast hotspots like Seattle and San Francisco. Why it matters: ...

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Cheyenne Welbourne is seen standing at his micro-apartment’s kitchenette in the Starlight affordable housing building that is run by Central City Concern, a Portland-based homeless services nonprofit, ...