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Talking Points: Upzoning

Background: At the beginning of the 20th century, most neighborhoods in America included a mixture of land uses. Commercial enterprises,

Sometimes, a guy just wants to have fun. Last week, the Seattle City Council voted to eliminate single-family zoning. However,

In September, California passed SB 10, which allows cities to “upzone” and permit greater housing density in neighborhoods previously zoned

Movements often adopt names that sound appealing. But many times, the adopted name contradicts the movement’s agenda. The “housing justice”

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are infamous for saying one thing and doing something contrary to their words.

Officials in Clark County, Nevada, are upset with the state’s association for realtors. In its August newsletter, the association told

Europe is experiencing record high energy prices, and with winter fast approaching, many predict the situation will get worse. Like

Swedish economist Assar Lindbeck once asserted, “In many cases rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known