In early December, Minneapolis enacted an extensive reduction in the city’s zoning laws by eliminating single-family zoning. Developers will soon
Category: Zoning and Land Use
The Actor Doesn’t Change the Principle
If someone broke into your home and stole your jewelry, electronics, cash, and anything else that is yours, you would
Refusing to be a Victim
Planet K, a central Texas retailer of e-cigarettes, pipes, incense, and assorted items for adult entertainment, filed a lawsuit against
Affordable Housing and Zoning
Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has launched an initiative aimed at making housing more affordable. He
The Enemies of Property Rights: Zoning
Zoning is widely regarded as a necessary component of modern American communities. Few question its existence, but instead complain only
The Fundamental Nature of Zoning
A graphic at the beginning of a recent article about short-term rentals (STRs) in the Dallas area illustrates the fundamental
Punishing the Innocent
In early September Grapevine became the latest Texas city to outlaw short-term rentals (STRs), such as Airbnb. The city’s mayor
The Myth of Government Planning
For decades, various politicians, activists, and organizations have been pushing for Houston to develop and adopt a general plan. In