In recent years, city governments have increasingly turned to a process called amortization to allegedly stimulate development and economic growth.
Category: Zoning and Land Use
Unleash the Swarm
Despite a myriad of proposals and policies, there is no end in sight for the affordable housing crisis. Nearly all
The “Right to Return”
Austin has become the latest city to implement a “right to return” policy. Though such policies vary, they give households
Alternatives to Zoning: Deed Restrictions
Defenders of exclusionary zoning argue that if that institution is eliminated, neighborhoods will be overrun with multi-family housing. Quiet neighborhoods
Alternatives to Zoning: Nuisance
Defenders of exclusionary zoning argue that if that institution is eliminated, neighborhoods will be overrun with multi-family housing. Children will
An Exception that Isn’t
If you examine nearly any debate regarding government policy, almost all of the discussion revolves around government imposing more restrictions
Why Conservatives Support Exclusionary Zoning
When Joe Biden proposed withholding federal funds from municipalities that did not relax exclusionary zoning laws (aka single-family zoning), conservatives
Why Texas Should Abolish Exclusionary Zoning
Cities across Texas are struggling with a severe shortage of low- and moderate-income housing. One of the primary causes is