While conducting research for a new novel, I recently read the current Comprehensive Plan for Missouri City, Texas. In discussing
Tag: land-use regulations
Lessons From Fighting Zoning
This post is the fifth in a series. In the past two posts, I have summarized my experiences while fighting
Zoning is not a Property Right
In Canada, as in the United States, single-family zoning is under attack. Canadian columnist Terence Corcoran (who labels himself as
Just Get Out of the Way
An interesting story comes from Sugar Land, Texas, a suburb of Houston. Last May, the city council voted to deny
They Don’t Like the Business
In recent years, city governments have increasingly turned to a process called amortization to allegedly stimulate development and economic growth.
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