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The Divisive Nature of Zoning

The very nature of zoning makes it a magnet for controversy and divisiveness. The latest example has erupted in College

In 2005, Dallas used a little-known process called amortization to rezone land along Ross Avenue. Suddenly, many businesses that had

I have previously written, albeit briefly, about both the economic and moral aspects of opposition to Austin’s CodeNext. The debate

In the last post, we briefly examined the contradictory goals of some opponents of Austin’s proposed new land-use regulations. The

It is understandable that individuals are more passionate about property rights issues that have a direct impact on their lives.

For the past five years, the city of Austin has been working on a revised land-use ordinance called CodeNext. The

Twenty-five years ago, Al Norman led an effort to prevent Walmart from building a store in Greenfield, Massachusetts. In the

In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers considered numerous bills aimed at limiting the ability of local governments to pass