While conducting research for a new novel, I recently read the current Comprehensive Plan for Missouri City, Texas. In discussing
Tag: zoning
Lessons From Fighting Zoning
This post is the fifth in a series. In the past two posts, I have summarized my experiences while fighting
Fighting Zoning in Hobbs
This post is the fourth in a series. About twelve years after zoning was defeated in Houston, I was contacted
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
The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Cures
Few people deny that America has a severe shortage of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. While there is
A Mixed Bag
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill that bans rent control and removes some zoning regulations. While these are
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