In early February, a Florida judge upheld an a provision in the Destin city charter that limits buildings to a
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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.
The Demand for Conformity
Today’s political climate is one of a perpetual demand for conformity. Both Progressives and conservatives demand conformity. They merely disagree
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
When the Context is Dropped
Denver is considering a law that would require developers to include below-market rate housing in new projects in order to
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